Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as sutherhusum in 1224. Borrowed from West Frisian Surhuzum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian sūthar (southern, south-) and the dative plural form of hūs (house).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /sʏrˈɦœy̯.zʏm/
  • Hyphenation: Sur‧hui‧zum
  • Rhymes: -ʏm

Proper noun

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Surhuizum n

  1. A village and former municipality of Achtkarspelen, Friesland, Netherlands.

Derived terms

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References

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