Homoet

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Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

First attested as homoet in 1347. Etymology unknown. Perhaps a compound of Middle Dutch ho (high) and made (hayfield, meadow) that underwent a vowel shift, maybe under the (folk-etymological) influence of Middle Dutch homoet (conceit, hubris). Compare Hoogmeien.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦoː.mut/
  • Hyphenation: Ho‧moet

Proper noun

Homoet n

  1. A hamlet in Overbetuwe, Gelderland, Netherlands

References

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