Nispense Achterhoek

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Achterhoek in 1838-1857. Derived from the toponym Nispen and a compound of achter (“back, rear”) and hoek (“isolated place”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnɪs.pən.sə ˈɑx.tərˌɦuk/
• Hyphenation: Nis‧pen‧se Ach‧ter‧hoek

Proper noun

Nispense Achterhoek n

1. A hamlet in Rucphen, North Brabant, Netherlands

References

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