Raalte

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested with certainty as ralte in 1275. Etymology unknown. Not derived from rode (land cleared of trees). Compare Rolde.

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Proper noun[edit]

Raalte n

  1. A village and municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands.
    Meronyms: Boetele, Broekland, De Hooge Wegen, Heeten, Heino, Laag Zuthem, Lierderholthuis, Luttenberg, Mariënheem, Nieuw-Heeten, Schoonheten

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References[edit]

  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN