Rutbeek

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as retbeke in 1220. Derived from a hydronym, which is derived in turn from a compound of Middle Dutch roet (“weeds”) and beek (“brook, stream”). Compare Ruiten and De Ruiten.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈrʏt.beːk/
  • Hyphenation: Rut‧beek

Proper noun

Rutbeek n

  1. A hamlet in Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands.

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