Laag-Nieuwkoop
Dutch
editEtymology
editFirst attested as nieucoop in the 14th century. Compound of Middle Dutch nieuwe (“new”) and cope (“land purchase, concession”). The element laag (“low”) was added later.
Compare Benschop, Boskoop, Galecop, Gerverscop, Gieltjesdorp, Hei- en Boeicop, Hekendorp, Hoenkoop, Middelkoop, Nieuwkoop, Nijeberkoop, Oldeberkoop, Oukoop, Overboeicop, Overheicop, Papekop, Reijerscop, Teckop, Vriezekoop, Willeskop, Elskop, Francop, Grevenkop, Heringskoop, Ladekop, Lüderskoop, Neuenkoop, Nincop and Roßkopp.
Pronunciation
edit- Hyphenation: Laag-‧Nieuw‧koop
Proper noun
editLaag-Nieuwkoop n
- A hamlet in Stichtse Vecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Synonym: Laag Nieuwkoop (historical)