Terlet

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as ter leet in 1436. Etymology uncertain. Possibilities include a derivation from Proto-Germanic *hliþa- (“slope, incline”) or Middle Dutch lede (“dug channel”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tɛrˈlɛt/
  • Hyphenation: Ter‧let
  • Rhymes: -ɛt

Proper noun

Terlet n

  1. a hamlet in Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands

Derived terms

  • Terlets

References

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