Holthe

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as in holten in 1217. Derived from the dative singular form of Middle Dutch holt (“rising deciduous forest”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦɔl.tə/

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• Hyphenation: Hol‧the
• Rhymes: -ɔltə
• Homophones: holte, Holte

Proper noun

Holthe n

1. A hamlet in Midden-Drenthe, Drenthe, Netherlands

References

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