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Friesland

fries·land

UK/ˈfɹiːzlənd/ US/fɹiːzlænd/ uncommon

noun

1.

the western part of the ancient region of Frisia in northern Europe on the North Sea between the Scheldt river and the Weser river; part of this region is now a province in the Netherlands

2.

one of the northernmost provinces of the Netherlands

Origin

From Middle English Frīsland, from Old English Frīsland (“Frisia”).

Phrases

  • Eastern Friesland

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