(Zuid-Holland) First attested as oude watheringhe in 1280-1287. Derived from Middle Dutchout(“old”) and wateringe(“drainage channel”). The element oud was added to distinguish the settlement from Nieuwe Wetering.
(Overijssel) First attested as die olde weteringe in 1426. Derived from Middle Dutchout(“old”) and wateringe(“drainage channel”). The element oud was added to distinguish the settlement from Nieuwe Wetering.