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Etymology

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First attested as beechoven in 1312 and 1358. Derived from a compound of Middle Dutch beec (brook, stream) and the dative plural form of hof (farm, farmstead). No relationship to Old Dutch Bako (a personal name).

See also Limburgish Baakhaove.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbaːkˌɦoː.və(n)/
  • Hyphenation: Baak‧ho‧ven

Proper noun

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Baakhoven n

  1. A hamlet in Echt-Susteren, Limburg, Netherlands.

References

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