Vethuizen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as de vetehusen in 1148. Etymology unclear. Perhaps a compound of Middle Dutch vette (“thick manure”) and huizen (“houses”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈvɛtˌɦœy̯.zə(n)/
  • Hyphenation: Vet‧hui‧zen

Proper noun

Vethuizen n

  1. A hamlet in Montferland, Gelderland, Netherlands.

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