Reuver

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as de Roever in 1547. Derived from the surname De Rover. Originally the name of an inn.

See also Limburgish De Ruiver.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈrøː.vər/
  • Hyphenation: Reu‧ver
  • Rhymes: -øːvər

Proper noun

Reuver n

  1. A village in Beesel, Limburg, Netherlands.

Derived terms
  • Reuvenaar
  • Reuvers

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