Veegtes

Dutch

Etymology

Derived from a widespread field name that references the expense in keeping the land arable. Alternatively derived from a perjorative name for an inn. Compare Schuddebeurs.

See also Limburgish Vaegtes.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈveːx.təs/
  • Hyphenation: Veeg‧tes

Proper noun

Veegtes n

  1. a neighbourhood of Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands

References

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