Kortrijk

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as kurtryke and kortrike in 1217. Derived from Middle Dutch Kortrike (“Courtrai”). Named after the city in Belgium. Compare Demmerik, Hoograven, Laagraven, Kamerik, Kockengen, Parijsch, Pavijen, Portengen, Snel en Polanen and Spengen.

Pronunciation
  • Hyphenation: Kort‧rijk

Proper noun

Kortrijk n

  1. A hamlet in Stichtse Vecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.
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