De Horck

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Herken in 1838-1857. Derived from Middle Dutch hornic (“corner”). Compare Deelshurk, Hazenhurk, Hoorzik, Horick, Horzik and De Hurk.

See also Limburgish D'n Hork.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /də ˈɦɔrk/
• Hyphenation: De Horck
• Rhymes: -ɔrk

Proper noun

De Horck n

1. A hamlet in Leudal, Limburg, Netherlands

References

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