Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as ROLLECATE in 1847. Compound of an unclear first element and the dative singular form of Middle Dutch cot (cottage, shack, small farm).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈrɔ.ləˌkaː.tə/
  • Hyphenation: Rol‧le‧ca‧te

Proper noun

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Rollecate n

  1. A hamlet in Staphorst, Overijssel, Netherlands.

References

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