Vethuizen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as de vetehusen in 1148. Etymology unclear. Perhaps a compound of Middle Dutch vette (“thick manure”) and huizen (“houses”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvɛtˌɦœy̯.zə(n)/
• Hyphenation: Vet‧hui‧zen

Proper noun

Vethuizen n

1. A hamlet in Montferland, Gelderland, Netherlands

References

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