"Lettland" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Lett + land. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|Lett|land}} Lett + land Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Lettland
  1. (rare, dated) The land of the Lettish people; Latvia. Tags: dated, rare Synonyms: Letland
    Sense id: en-Lettland-en-name-9Jv-7K3x Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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