Gorras, Goraas, Goraas (Se Leegte)
We find no direct topographical help with this name group, but farm names in the area, 'Witraar', 'Blaauw Zyfer' etc., let us suspect the name 'Gor (R) A (A) S' maybe like our Gorra = Excavator can be. Cfg. e.g. What 1957 3 356 and 359-60.
About this item
Identifier
3720_SKCPN
Title
Gorras, Goraas, Goraas (Se Leegte)
Alternative Title
Gorras, Goraas, Goraas (Se Leegte)
Georeference Sources
K 3121 AB/BA
Is Part Of
longitude
21.375
latitude
-31.125
Measurement Accuracy
12.5 km radius
Source
eng
■ Topo Cadastral Series 1967 Skin 3120 Williston 'Gorras', farm No. Q. 3- 9, Dist. Williston; 'Goraas', siding. Topographic range 1972 Skin 3120 Williston 'Goraas's emptiness'.
afr
■Topo-kadastrale reeks 1967 vel 3120 Williston 'Gorras', plaas nr Fr. Q. 3- 9, dist. Williston; 'Goraas', sylyn. Topografiese reeks 1972 vel 3120 Williston 'Goraas se leegte'.
Description
eng
We find no direct topographical help with this name group, but farm names in the area, 'Witraar', 'Blaauw Zyfer' etc., let us suspect the name 'Gor (R) A (A) S' maybe like our Gorra = Excavator can be. Cfg. e.g. What 1957 3 356 and 359-60.
afr
Ons vind geen regstreekse topografiese hulp met hierdie naamgroep nie, maar plaasname in die omgewing, 'Witaar', 'Blaauw Zyfer' ens., laat ons vermoed dat die naam 'Gor(r)a(a)s' miskien soos ons gorra = graaf- water kan wees. Vgl. bv. WAT 1957 3 356 en 359-60.
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