Morgen

Meaning

1. A unit of measurement of land in the Netherlands and the Dutch colonies and parts of the United States, where it was equivalent to about two acres; and in Denmark, Norway, and Germany, where it was equivalent to about two-thirds of an acre. Now used informally in Germany to mean one quarter of a hectare.
2. A surname from German.

Etymology / origin

Etymology tree German Morgenbor. English Morgen Borrowed from German Morgen.

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