Jump to content

Wolfhaag

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary

Dutch

[edit]

Etymology

[edit]

First attested as wolfhagen in the 14th century. Compound of either the surname Wolf or wolf (wolf, Canis lupus) and haag (fence, enclosed space, homestead). Compare Hilleshagen, Winthagen and Wolfhagen.

See also Central Franconian Woofhaaf.

Pronunciation

[edit]
  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɔlf.ɦaːx/
  • Hyphenation: Wolf‧haag

Proper noun

[edit]

Wolfhaag n

  1. A hamlet in Vaals, Limburg, Netherlands

References

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