Hebrecht

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Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as Het Hebrecht in 1867. Derived from Dutch Low Saxon hebrecht (“quarreller, egoist”). The toponym is a reference to territorial disputes between Groningen and the Prince-Bishopric of Münster. Compare Cabauw, Kijfhoek, Kijfwaard, Kibbelgaarn, Kibbelveen, Krakeel, Krakeelpolder, Schellach and Strijkviertel.

See also Dutch Low Saxon Haibrecht.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɛp.rɛxt/
  • Hyphenation: Heb‧recht

Proper noun

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Hebrecht n

  1. A hamlet in Westerwolde, Groningen, Netherlands

References

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