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[Opinions] Re: More unusual French names
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Wallerand/Waelrand could mean Edge of the (canal) Bank in Dutch and therefore in Flemish. Like Wall St, and the Rand = Witwatersrand in South Africa from which our currency gets its name: Ridge of White Waters. Also contained gold mines ...
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