Valthe

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as in valten in 1217. Etymology unknown. Not derived from Middle Dutch vaelt (“enclosed area”). Compare Volthe.

See also Dutch Low Saxon Vaalt.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvɑl.tə/
• Hyphenation: Val‧the
• Rhymes: -ɑltə

Proper noun

Valthe n

1. A village in Borger-Odoorn, Drenthe, Netherlands.

Derived terms

• Tweede Valthermond
• Valtherblokken
• Valtherbos
• Valthermond
• Valthermussel

References

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