Poeijers

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as poeders in 1325. Potentially derived from Old Dutch podero (“calf, foal”). Alternatively, the toponym may derive from a personal name. Compare Peursum, Poederoijen, Sterksel, Vaarle, Vaarsel, Varsen, Varssel, Varsselder, Varsseveld, Ten Vorsel and Bolsele.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpui̯.ərs/
  • Hyphenation: Poeij‧ers
  • Rhymes: -ui̯ərs

Proper noun

Poeijers n

  1. a neighbourhood of Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

References

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