Reuver

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as de Roever in 1547. Derived from the surname De Rover. Originally the name of an inn.

See also Limburgish De Ruiver.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrøː.vər/
  • Hyphenation: Reu‧ver
  • Rhymes: -øːvər

Proper noun

Reuver n

  1. a village in Beesel, Limburg, Netherlands

Derived terms

  • Reuvenaar
  • Reuvers

References

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