Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as geten in 1223. Etymology unclear. Potentially derived from a prehistoric hydronym. Compare Gaete.

See also Dutch Low Saxon Geeiten.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Gieten n

  1. A village and former municipality of Aa en Hunze, Drenthe, Netherlands

Derived terms

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References

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