"Wissant" meaning in English

See Wissant in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From French Wissant, from Dutch wit zand (literally “white sand”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|Wissant}} French Wissant, {{der|en|nl|wit zand|lit=white sand}} Dutch wit zand (literally “white sand”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Wissant
  1. A commune of the Pas-de-Calais department, France Categories (place): Places in France
    Sense id: en-Wissant-en-name-~TnwytDZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Communes of France

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