Etymology

  • Scotland: land of the hard footed Irish Let me take you on a journey to the land of the Irish, more commonly known as Scotland. In the 6th century C.E. after the Romans withdrew from Britain an Irish tribe invaded present day Scotland ultimately leading to all the inhabitants of the region to be named Read

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  • Gelderland: where once a dragon was slain Read

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  • Brabant: the marsh territory Read

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  • Limburg: the multifaceted fortress Read

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  • Deconfiture: from unjamming to broken tables, an etymological reflection on the failing of banks Read

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