Dinther

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as dintre in 1139. Etymology unknown. Several compound derivations have been proposed, ranging from a compound of Old Dutch *dint (“strike, blow”) and *heri (“sandy ridge”) to a derivation from Old Dutch *Dindo (a personal name) with an unknown second element and a derivation from Latin dent (“dent, blow”). None of these proposed etymologies fit the oldest attestation. Currently part of the twin village of Heeswijk-Dinther.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdɪn.tər/
  • Hyphenation: Din‧ther
  • Rhymes: -ɪntər

Proper noun

Dinther n

  1. a village and former municipality of Bernheze, North Brabant, Netherlands

Derived terms

References

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