Oudeschans

== Dutch == === Etymology === First attested as BELLINGWOLDER SCHANS in 1674. Compound of oud (“old”) and schans (“sconce”). Named after a former fortress. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɑu̯.dəˌsxɑns/ Hyphenation: Ou‧de‧schans === Proper noun === Oudeschans n a village in Westerwolde, Groningen, Netherlands === References === van Berkel, Gerard; Samplonius, Kees (2018), Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN