De Herven

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Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as Herven in 1838-1857. Perhaps derived from Middle Dutch heruen (flax, Linum usitatissimum). Compare Gerwen.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /də ˈɦɛr.və(n)/
  • Hyphenation: De Her‧ven
  • Rhymes: -ɛrvən

Proper noun

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De Herven n

  1. A neighbourhood of 's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant, Netherlands

References

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  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN