's-Gravensloot
Dutch
editEtymology
editFirst attested as supra fossam comitis in 1260-1279. Derived from a compound of Middle Dutch grave (“count”) and sloot (“ditch”). Named after a nearby watercourse and polder. The count in question was the Count of Holland.
Pronunciation
edit- Hyphenation: 's-‧Gra‧ven‧sloot
Proper noun
edit's-Gravensloot n
- A hamlet in Woerden, Utrecht, Netherlands.
- Synonym: 's-Gravesloot (historical)