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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as te attelaken in 1312-1350. Etymology unknown. Originally a hydronym composed of a term that may be related to Etten-Leur and laak (“natural watercourse, drainage channel, bywash”). Formerly an independent hamlet. Compare Barlaque, Eethen and Etten.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɑ.təˌlaː.kə(n)/
- Hyphenation: At‧te‧la‧ken
Proper noun
Attelaken n
- A neighbourhood of Etten-Leur, North Brabant, Netherlands
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN