Eexta

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as exta in 1391. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from an ancient hydronym, derived in turn from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eǵ- (“move”). Compare Eext. Formerly an independent village.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈeːk.staː/
  • Hyphenation: Eexta

Proper noun

Eexta n

  1. A neighbourhood of Oldambt, Groningen, Netherlands.

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