Pothoek

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

First attested as Lokerhoek in 1830-1855. Compound of the toponym De Pot (derived from pot (“pot, jar”)) and hoek (“isolated place”). Named after a former inn.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈpɔt.ɦuk/
Hyphenation: Pot‧hoek

Proper noun edit

Pothoek n

A hamlet in Hof van Twente, Overijssel, Netherlands.

References edit

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