Holthe

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as in holten in 1217. Derived from the dative singular form of Middle Dutch holt (“rising deciduous forest”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɔl.tə/
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  • Hyphenation: Hol‧the
  • Rhymes: -ɔltə
  • Homophones: holte, Holte

Proper noun

Holthe n

  1. A hamlet in Midden-Drenthe, Drenthe, Netherlands.

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