Slochteren

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Dutch

Etymology

First attested as slohtoron in the 11th century. Derived from a term cognate to Old English slôthre (swamp, muddy pool), Dutch slochter (swampland, bumpy land with pools and ditches).

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Slochteren n

  1. A village and former municipality of Midden-Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands

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References

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