Schellach

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as scellagt in 1270 or 1273. Derived from Middle Dutch schilacht (“dispute, argument”). The toponym refers to a border area which was the subject of land disputes. Compare Cabauw, Hebrecht, Kijfhoek, Kijfwaard, Kibbelgaarn, Kibbelveen, Krakeel, Krakeelpolder and Strijkviertel.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsxɛ.lɑx/
  • Hyphenation: Schel‧lach

Proper noun

Schellach n

  1. A hamlet in Middelburg, Zeeland, Netherlands.

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