Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as tot rynoey and apud reynoy in 1265. Presumably a compound of Middle Dutch rin (watercourse) and ooi (land next to water). The first element does not refer to the Rhine.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Rhenoy n

  1. A village in West Betuwe, Gelderland, Netherlands

References

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