De Lichtmis

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Ligttmis around 1680. Derived either from Lichtmis (“Candlemas”) or lichtmis (“profligate, scoundrel”). Originally the name of an inn.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /də ˈlɪxt.mɪs/
• Hyphenation: De Licht‧mis

Proper noun

De Lichtmis n

1. A hamlet in Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands.

References

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