Eys

See also: eys and -eys

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as hanzon in 1193. Derived from the hydronym Eys, a stream currently known as the Eijserbeek. The hydronym likely derives from Proto-Indo-European *kanak- (“yellow”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. Very unlikely PIE form

See also Limburgish Ees.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɛi̯s/
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  • Hyphenation: Eys
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯s
  • Homophones: eis, ijs

Proper noun

Eys n

  1. A village in Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, Netherlands.

Derived terms

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