Schietecoven

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Schitekoven in 1501. Etymology uncertain. Perhaps derived from Old Dutch *Scite (“a personal name”) and the dative plural form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”). However, there are no known cognates of the name *Scite in Limburg. Compare Schettens.

See also Limburgish Sjietekove.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsxi.təˌkoː.və(n)/
• Hyphenation: Schie‧te‧co‧ven

Proper noun

Schietecoven n

1. A hamlet in Meerssen, Limburg, Netherlands.

References

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