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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as die clinc in the third quarter of the 13th century. Derived from Middle Dutch clinge (“hill, elevated place, hilly geest”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈklɪ.ŋə/
- Hyphenation: Clin‧ge
- Rhymes: -ɪŋə
Proper noun
Clinge n
- A village and former municipality of Hulst, Zeeland, Netherlands
Derived terms
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “clinge”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN