Pierik

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Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as Pierikserve in 1874. Derived from Pierik (a surname), which derives in turn from a development of perk (enclosed area, fenced-in area). Originally the name of a farmhouse. Compare Perik.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpi.rɪk/
  • Hyphenation: Pie‧rik
  • Rhymes: -ɪk

Proper noun

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Pierik n

  1. A neighbourhood of Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands

References

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  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “pierik”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard[1] (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN