Boekend

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as boychoyt in 1369. Originally a compound of boek (“beech, Fagus sp.”) and holt (“rising forest”). The second element was later reinterpreted as end (“end”). Compare Lieseind, Lieshout, Liessent, Ulvend and Vaareind.

See also Limburgish D'n Bokent.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbu.kənt/
• Hyphenation: Boek‧end

Proper noun

Boekend n

1. A village in Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands.

   Synonym: Worteleschrabbersriek (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

• Boekendenaar

References

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