Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as spik around 1391. Probably derived from spek (brushwood). A derivation from Middle Dutch spiker (corn barn) is less likely.

See also Limburgish De Sjpik.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Spik n

  1. A hamlet in Roermond, Limburg, Netherlands.

References

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