Rekken

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as reke in the 13th century. Perhaps derived from Middle Dutch reke (“row, strip of land”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈrɛ.kə(n)/
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  • Hyphenation: Rek‧ken
  • Rhymes: -ɛkən
  • Homophone: rekken

Proper noun

Rekken n

  1. A village in Berkelland, Gelderland, Netherlands.

Derived terms
  • Rekkenaar
  • Rekkens

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