Lobith

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as lobedhe in 1222. Etymology uncertain. Perhaps derived from Proto-West Germanic *laub (“leaves”) or *laubijā (“roof, eave”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix *-iþi. Compare Loven and Loveren.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈloː.bɪt/
  • Hyphenation: Lo‧bith

Proper noun

Lobith n

  1. A village and former municipality of Zevenaar, Gelderland, Netherlands.
    Synonym: Tollusland (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms
  • Lobithenaar
  • Lobiths

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