Maarheeze

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as marresia in 1223. Compound of an unclear first component (potentially an ancient hydronym) and hees (brushwood). Compare De Meern.

See also Limburgish Mâres.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /maːrˈɦeː.zə/
  • Hyphenation: Maar‧hee‧ze
  • Rhymes: -eːzə

Proper noun

Maarheeze n

  1. A village and former municipality of Cranendonck, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
    Synonym: Muuzegat (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

  • Maarheezenaar
  • Maarhees

References

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