"Lettland" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: Letland [alternative]
Etymology: From Lett + land. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|Lett|land}} Lett + land Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Lettland
  1. (rare, dated, puristic) The land of the Lettish people; A country in northeastern Europe. Official name: Republic of Latvia. Tags: dated, rare Categories (place): Countries, Countries in Europe
    Sense id: en-Lettland-en-name-Titi0G4E Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 5 entries, Pages with entries
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