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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as de runa in 1139. Etymology unknown. Proposed derivations from Old Dutch *rûne (“small valley”), a hydronym or a personal name all fail to provide a satisfactory etymology.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Rune.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Ruinen n
- A village and former municipality of De Wolden, Drenthe, Netherlands.
Derived terms
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN
German
Pronunciation
Noun
Ruinen
- plural of Ruine