Norg

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as nurch in 1139. Etymology unknown. The proposed derivations from *Northeggia ("northern corner") and *Nî-urch ("New Orch", referring to a noble clan) do not match the oldest attestations of the toponym.

See also Dutch Low Saxon Nörg.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /nɔrx/
  • Hyphenation: Norg
  • Rhymes: -ɔrx

Proper noun

Norg n

  1. A village and former municipality of Noordenveld, Drenthe, Netherlands.

Derived terms
  • Norger
  • Norgerholt

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