Meterik

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as meterick in 1483. Etymology uncertain. Unlikely to be derived from a Latin or Romance source, as no remains of Roman settlement have been found near the village. Possibly a contracted compound of an unknown first element and wijk (“village, settlement”). Compare Middelijk, Oostenrijk and Schadijk.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmeː.təˌrɪk/
  • Hyphenation: Me‧te‧rik

Proper noun

Meterik n

  1. A village in Horst aan de Maas, Limburg, Netherlands.

Derived terms
  • Meterikker
  • Meteriks

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