See Drost in All languages combined, or Wiktionary
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"etymology_text": "From drost.\nThe island is indirectly named after poet and playwright Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft (1581 - 1647), who occupied the position of drost of nearby Muiden. See also Hooft and Warenar.",
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