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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as Eitha around 1050. Derived from Middle Dutch echt (“property”) (compare achte), used here in a special sense to refer to a forest reserved for the exclusive use of the feudal lord who owned it. Compare Acht, Achterveld and Achtmaal.
See also Limburgish Ech.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Echt n
- A town and former municipality of Echt-Susteren, Limburg, Netherlands.
- Synonym: Aesterriek (Carnival nickname)
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References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “echt”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN