Moordhuizen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Morthuisen in 1791. Derived from the plural form of Middle Dutch morthuus (“murderers' den”). Why the settlement received this appellation is unknown.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmoːrtˌɦœy̯.zə(n)/
  • Hyphenation: Moord‧hui‧zen

Proper noun

Moordhuizen n

  1. A hamlet in West Maas en Waal, Gelderland, Netherlands.

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