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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as Pepinsbruck in 1803-1820. Allegedly derived from a compound of Latin Pepinus (a personal name) and brug (“bridge”). According to local tradition, Pepin of Herstal (ca. 635-714) got bogged down along with his baggage train in a stream near the hamlet. After he was relieved by the citizens of Echt, he allegedly ordered the construction of a bridge at the site of the hamlet.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /peːˈpi.nʏsˌbrʏx/
- Hyphenation: Pe‧pi‧nus‧brug
Proper noun
Pepinusbrug n
- A hamlet in Echt-Susteren, Limburg, Netherlands
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN