English word Waterloo comes from Middle Dutch loo, Middle Dutch water (Water.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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loo | Middle Dutch (dum) | |
water | Middle Dutch (dum) | Water. |
Waterloo | English (en) | A battle fought at Waterloo, Belgium on June 18, 1815, resulting in the epic, final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte.. A district and large railway terminus in central London, England.. The name of any of several villages, towns, and cities around the world.. A city in Illinois, USA, and the county seat of Monroe County.. A city in Iowa, USA, and the county seat of Black Hawk County.. A village [...] |