Anholt

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Anhold in 1811-1813. Derived from Dutch Low Saxon aanhold (“stopover, safe resting area”). Possibly derived from the name of an old posthouse.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɑn.ɦɔlt/
  • Hyphenation: An‧holt

Proper noun

Anholt n

  1. A hamlet in De Wolden, Drenthe, Netherlands.

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