English word origin

Etymology of Erdan

From the Mandarin 二擔.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

name

Synonym of Erdan (island).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From the Mandarin 二擔.

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Source etymology 2

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name

An island of Lieyu Township, Kinmen County, Taiwan.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From the Mandarin 二膽 (Èrdǎn).

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