Hengforden

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as hengorden around 1300. Etymology uncertain. Unlikely to be a compound of a term cognate to hangen (“hang”) (here designating an incline) and voorde (“ford, crossing”). The second element may be woerd (“artificial hill meant for habitation”). Compare Hengelder, Hengelo and Hengevelde.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦɛŋˌfɔr.də(n)/
• Hyphenation: Heng‧for‧den

Proper noun

Hengforden n

1. A hamlet in Olst-Wijhe, Overijssel, Netherlands

References

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