Dutch edit

Etymology edit

First attested as Hoedmans Meer in 1652. Compound of Hoetman (a surname) and meer (lake). Named after a former lake.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˌɦut.mɑnsˈmeːr/
  • Hyphenation: Hoet‧mans‧meer
  • Rhymes: -eːr

Proper noun edit

Hoetmansmeer n

  1. A hamlet in Pekela, Groningen, Netherlands.

References edit

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