Etymology

Long Island

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Dutch Lange Eylandt
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  1. Dutch · calque ofLange Eylandt
  2. English todayLong Island

* (New York) Calque of Dutch Lange Eylandt, e.g. early 't Lange Eylandt alias Matouwacs. * (Antigua and Barbuda) The island is named for its elongated shape.

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