Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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First attested as dumburch in 1181-1210. Compound of Proto-Germanic *dun- (dune) and burg (fortified settlement, castle).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdɔm.bʏrx/
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  • Hyphenation: Dom‧burg

Proper noun

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Domburg n

  1. A city and former municipality of Veere, Zeeland, Netherlands.

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References

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  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “domburg”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard[1] (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN