Brooklyn

:For other senses, see Brooklyn (disambiguation).

Symbols and nicknames

The Dutch language motto is Een Draght Mackt Maght, after that of the United Dutch Provinces, usually translated as In Unity, There is Strength. The motto is displayed on the civic seal and flag, which also feature a young robed woman bearing fasces, a traditional emblem of republicanism.

Related Topics:
Dutch language - Motto - United Dutch Provinces - Seal - Flag - Fasces - Republicanism

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Residents of Brooklyn are known as Brooklynites, and their sometimes distinctive Brooklyn accent has been jokingly labeled Brooklynese.

Related Topics:
Accent - Brooklynese

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Brooklyn is often written as BKLYN. This abbreviation comes from the scoreboard at Ebbets Field.

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