Maasgouw

Dutch

Etymology

Calque of Vulgar Latin Pagus Mosarium (“Pagus of the Meuse”), a name for the historical Maasgau region under Frankish rule. Equivalent to Maas (“Meuse”) +‎ gouw (“pagus”, Frankish gau). (Can this⁽⁺⁾ etymology be sourced?)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmaːs.ɣɑu̯/
• Hyphenation: Maas‧gouw
• Rhymes: -ɑu̯

Proper noun

Maasgouw n

1. A municipality of Limburg, Netherlands.

   Meronyms: Baarstraat, Beegden, Bilt, Brachterbeek, Brandt, Eiland, Heel, Linne, Maasbracht, Ohé en Laak, Osen, Panheel, Pol, Santfort, Stevensweert, Thorn, Weerd, Wessem

2. (historical) An administrative region in Francia, roughly corresponding to modern-day Limburg, the Netherlands; Limburg, Belgium; and Liège, Belgium.