Pothoek

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Lokerhoek in 1830-1855. Compound of the toponym De Pot (derived from pot (“pot, jar”)) and hoek (“isolated place”). Named after a former inn.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈpɔt.ɦuk/
  • Hyphenation: Pot‧hoek

Proper noun

Pothoek n

  1. A hamlet in Hof van Twente, Overijssel, Netherlands.

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