Meaning of Place Name: Holland
Holland: Supposed to be derived from ollant, or holtland, "marshy ground." Taylor gives the translation of holtland as "woodland," that is, the forest around Dordrecht.
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| Meaning of Place Name: HollandHolland: Supposed to be derived from ollant, or holtland, "marshy ground." Taylor gives the translation of holtland as "woodland," that is, the forest around Dordrecht.
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