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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as Leo-gesticht in 1913. Compound of Leo (a personal name) and stichting (“foundation”). Originally a Catholic boys' and girls' home. Named after Pope Leo XIII (1878-1903).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈleː.oːˌstɪx.tɪŋ/
- Hyphenation: Leo-‧Stich‧ting
Proper noun
Leo-Stichting n
- A hamlet in Berkelland, Gelderland, Netherlands
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN