Armhoede

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Armhoede of Armoede in 1839. Allegedly derived from armoede (“poverty”). The toponym apparently first referred to a common pasture that was used by impoverished local farmers. The name was then transferred to the settlement that had formed nearby.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɑrmˌɦu.də/
  • Hyphenation: Arm‧hoe‧de

Proper noun

Armhoede n

  1. A hamlet in Lochem, Gelderland, Netherlands.

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