Heesch

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • His (dialect form)

Etymology

First attested as hese in 1191. Derived from the dative singular form of hees (“brushwood”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɦeːs/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: Heesch
  • Rhymes: -eːs
  • Homophones: hees, Hees

Proper noun

Heesch n

  1. A town and former municipality of Bernheze, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
    Synonym: Krullendonk (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms
  • Heeschenaar

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