Sterenborg

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as ter Sterenborch in 1659. Compound of an unclear first element and burg (“fortified place, castle”). The first element may be Dutch Low Saxon steern (“star”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsteː.rə(n)ˌbɔrx/
  • Hyphenation: Ste‧ren‧borg

Proper noun

Sterenborg n

  1. A hamlet in Stadskanaal, Groningen, Netherlands.

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