Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as velthunten in 1200. Perhaps a compound of Middle Dutch velt (field) and hont (unit of measurement).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈvɛltˌɦʏn.tə(n)/
  • Hyphenation: Veld‧hun‧ten

Proper noun

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Veldhunten n

  1. A hamlet in Oude IJsselstreek, Gelderland, Netherlands

References

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