This is the 4320th most frequent Dutch word.
borne
The Dutch word "borne" refers to a "milestone" or "boundary marker."
Here, 'borne' refers to a type of water fountains or posts (French influence).
De gemeente had nieuwe borne aangelegd in de buurt.
The municipality had installed new water posts in the neighborhood.
In this context, 'borne' relates to markers or milestones (literary/historical usage).
We vonden een historische borne tijdens onze wandeltocht.
We found a historic milestone during our hike.
Here, 'borne' is used to denote a physical marker or stone indicating a border or limit.