"Markland" meaning in English

See Markland in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Old Norse, coined by Leif Ericson, circa 1000 AD, compound of mark + land. Etymology templates: {{der|en|non|-}} Old Norse, {{compound|en|mark|land}} mark + land Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Markland
  1. The name given by the Icelandic Norseman Leifur Eiríksson to the portion of North America in modern-day Labrador, Canada when he arrived there circa 1000 AD.
    Sense id: en-Markland-en-name-6qBcIgcU
  2. A surname.
    Sense id: en-Markland-en-name-EMUC1F3L Categories (other): English surnames
  3. A settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Categories (place): Places in Canada, Places in Newfoundland and Labrador, Villages in Canada, Villages in Newfoundland and Labrador
    Sense id: en-Markland-en-name-xPm1z39j
  4. An unincorporated community in Switzerland County, Indiana, United States Categories (place): Places in Indiana, USA, Places in the United States, Unincorporated communities in Indiana, USA, Unincorporated communities in the United States Derived forms: Marklandic Coordinate_terms: Vinland, Helluland, Greenland, Iceland
    Sense id: en-Markland-en-name-paMkwfUU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 10 2 29 59

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