Etymology

Bear Island

Today it means: An island of Svalbard, Norway. Full definition →

Dutch Bereneiland
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  1. Dutch · calque ofBereneiland
  2. English todayBear Island

Calque of Dutch Bereneiland, from beer (“bear”) + eiland (“island”).

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