Niftrik

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as nifterka in 1117. Etymology uncertain. The first element might be Old Dutch niftar (“behind, rear”). Alternatively, it may be derived from Proto-Indo-European *nebhastra- (“foggy, western”). The element -rik has been interpreted as the ancient suffix Proto-Germanic *-ikja-. Compare Blerick, Bunnik, Cuijk, Geverik, Lopik, Maurik, Mook, Nigtevecht, Odijk, Varik, Woezik and Fellerich.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnɪf.trɪk/
• Hyphenation: Nif‧trik

Proper noun

Niftrik n

1. A village and former municipality of Wijchen, Gelderland, Netherlands.

   Synonym: Maospruveradeel (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

• Niftrikker
• Niftriks

References

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