Sittard
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Etymology edit
First attested as Sithert between 1135 and 1180. Etymology uncertain. Proposed etymologies include a derivation from Old High German sîte (“mountainside”), Latin secretarium (“section of forest intended for logging”) or sectura (“common land”). Compare Zijtaart, Zittard and Zittert.
See also Limburgish Zitterd.
Pronunciation edit
Proper noun edit
Sittard n
- A city and former municipality of Sittard-Geleen, Limburg, Netherlands
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