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Etymology

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First attested as in den lande van accoy in 1305. Compound of an unclear first element of non-Germanic origin and ooi (land next to water). The first element might be derived from Akko (Acre) as a reference to the Crusades. The interpration of the first element as Middle Dutch Akke (a personal name) is incorrect.

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Proper noun

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Acquoy n

  1. A village in West Betuwe, Gelderland, Netherlands

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References

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