Delft

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English

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Dutch Delft.

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Delft

  1. A city in South Holland, Netherlands known for its production of blue and white pottery.
  2. A municipality of South Holland, Netherlands.

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Noun

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Delft (uncountable)

  1. A piece of blue and white earthenware produced in Delft, Netherlands.

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Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as delf in 1130-1157. From Middle Dutch delft, from earlier delf, derived from a hydronym derived from Middle Dutch delven (dig, excavate).

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Delft n

  1. Delft (a city and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands)
    Synonym: Kabbelgat (Carnival nickname)
    Meronyms: Abtswoude, Klein-Delfgauw

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References

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  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “delft”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard[1] (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN