Veerse Poort

Dutch

Etymology

Derived from the toponym Veere and poort (“gate”). Named after one of the former gates of Middelburg's fortifications in the direction of the town of Veere, which lies to the north of Middelburg.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌveːr.sə ˈpoːrt/
  • Hyphenation: Veer‧se Poort
  • Rhymes: -oːrt

Proper noun

Veerse Poort n

  1. a neighbourhood of Middelburg, Zeeland, Netherlands
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