Norg

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as nurch in 1139. Etymology unknown. The proposed derivations from *Northeggia ("northern corner") and *Nî-urch ("New Orch", referring to a noble clan) do not match the oldest attestations of the toponym.

See also Dutch Low Saxon Nörg.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /nɔrx/
• Hyphenation: Norg
• Rhymes: -ɔrx

Proper noun

Norg n

1. A village and former municipality of Noordenveld, Drenthe, Netherlands

Derived terms

• Norger
• Norgerholt

References

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