Oude Statenzijl
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Etymology[edit]
First attested as Generaliteits of Staten Zijl in 1781. Derived from oud (“old”) and a compound of Staten (“Estates General”) and zijl (“drainage sluice”). The element oud was added to distinguish the toponym from Nieuwe Statenzijl.
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
- A hamlet in Oldambt, Groningen, Netherlands.
References[edit]
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN