Leo-Stichting

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

First attested as Leo-gesticht in 1913. Compound of Leo (“a personal name”) and stichting (“foundation”). Originally a Catholic boys' and girls' home. Named after Pope Leo XIII (1878-1903).

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈleː.oːˌstɪx.tɪŋ/
Hyphenation: Leo-‧Stich‧ting

Proper noun edit

Leo-Stichting n

A hamlet in Berkelland, Gelderland, Netherlands.

References edit

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