Achterin

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Dutch

Etymology

Derived from achterin (in the back). The settlement was named for its location vis-à-vis its neighbours when seen from Hardenberg.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɑx.təˈrɪn/
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  • Hyphenation: Ach‧ter‧in
  • Rhymes: -ɪn
  • Homophone: achterin

Proper noun

Achterin n

  1. A hamlet in Hardenberg, Overijssel, Netherlands

References

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