De Lier
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
First attested as lyera in 1223. Derived from the hydronym Lier, derived in turn from a term cognate to Old Norse ljóss (“light, bright”).
Pronunciation edit
- Hyphenation: De Lier
Proper noun edit
- A village and former municipality of Westland, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.
- Synonym: 't Bukkersgat (Carnival nickname)