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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as hengorden around 1300. Etymology uncertain. Unlikely to be a compound of a term cognate to hangen (“hang”) (here designating an incline) and voorde (“ford, crossing”). The second element may be woerd (“artificial hill meant for habitation”). Compare Hengelder, Hengelo and Hengevelde.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɦɛŋˌfɔr.də(n)/
- Hyphenation: Heng‧for‧den
Proper noun
Hengforden n
- A hamlet in Olst-Wijhe, Overijssel, Netherlands
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN