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Poperinge
Poperinge, Belgium Pupurninga Villa, Pupurningahem The present name is a shortening of the previous one, first mentioned in 877, which meant ‘Pupurn's Settlement’ from gem or hem ‘settlement’ which was established in the 5th century. Pupurn is thought to be an ancient Celtic name. It is believed to have given its name to poplin.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Poperinge." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Poperinge." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Poperinge.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Poperinge." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Poperinge.html |
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Poperinge
Poperinge See MOERSHOOFD.
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AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "Poperinge." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "Poperinge." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-Poperinge.html AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "Poperinge." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-Poperinge.html |
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Poperinge
Poperinge See Moershoofd.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "Poperinge." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "Poperinge." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-Poperinge.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "Poperinge." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-Poperinge.html |
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