Attelaken
Dutch
editEtymology
editFirst attested as te attelaken in 1312-1350. Etymology unknown. Originally a hydronym composed of a term that may be related to Etten-Leur and laak (“natural watercourse, drainage channel, bywash”). Formerly an independent hamlet. Compare Barlaque, Eethen and Etten.
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editAttelaken n
- A neighbourhood of Etten-Leur, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
References
edit- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN