"Estland" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Middle English Estlond, from Old English Ēstland, equivalent to Est + -land. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|Estlond}} Middle English Estlond, {{inh|en|ang|Ēstland}} Old English Ēstland, {{com|en|Est|-land}} Est + -land Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Estland
  1. (rare) Estonia. Tags: rare Related terms: Estish
    Sense id: en-Estland-en-name-HINFQUi1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 12 entries, Pages with entries
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