Peize

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as pezie in 1176. Etymology uncertain. Hypothetical etymologies include a derivation from Proto-Germanic *paþa- (“swamp, marsh”) suffixed with a collectivising suffix and a derivation from Old Frisian. Compare Paddepoel, Padhuis and Pesse.

See also Dutch Low Saxon Paais.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɛi̯.zə/
• Hyphenation: Pei‧ze
• Rhymes: -ɛi̯zə

Proper noun

Peize n

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

Derived terms

• Peizenaar
• Peizer
• Peizermade
• Peizerwold

References

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