Wernhoutsburg

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Wernhoutsburg in 1838-1857. Compound of the toponym Wernhout and burg (“mansion”). Named after a nearby manor.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʋɛrn.ɦɑu̯tsˌbʏrx/
• Hyphenation: Wern‧houts‧burg

Proper noun

Wernhoutsburg n

1. A hamlet in Zundert, North Brabant, Netherlands

References

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