Etymology

Kill Van Kull

Today it means: A strait between Staten Island, New York and Bergen Neck, New Jersey in United States, part of the New York Bay. Full definition →

Dutch Kil Van Col ← Middle Dutch Kille Van Col
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  1. Middle Dutch · borrowed fromKille Van Col“Dutch <i class="Latn mention" lang="nl">Kil Van Col</i>”
  2. Dutch · borrowed fromKil Van Col
  3. English todayKill Van Kull

From Middle Dutch Kille Van Col (“Dutch Kil Van Col”) Literally, “watercourse of the pass” From being a tidal strait (kille) and low point (pass, col) beyond Bergen Hill, between Bergen Point and Staten Island.

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