Schietecoven

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Schitekoven in 1501. Etymology uncertain. Perhaps derived from Old Dutch *Scite (a personal name) and the dative plural form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”). However, there are no known cognates of the name *Scite in Limburg. Compare Schettens.

See also Limburgish Sjietekove.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsxi.təˌkoː.və(n)/
  • Hyphenation: Schie‧te‧co‧ven

Proper noun

Schietecoven n

  1. a hamlet in Meerssen, Limburg, Netherlands

References

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