Laag-Nieuwkoop
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
First 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 edit
Laag-Nieuwkoop n
- A hamlet in Stichtse Vecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.
- Synonym: Laag Nieuwkoop (historical)