Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as van der legghe in 1383. Derived from Middle Dutch legge (lair, burrow) or from a clipping of Middle Dutch valcklegge (place where falcons are bred and trained).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /lɛx/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: Leg
  • Rhymes: -ɛx
  • Homophone: leg

Proper noun

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Leg n

  1. A hamlet in Alphen-Chaam, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

References

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