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Dutch
Etymology
- (West Betuwe) Potentially attested as spihc in 1129, attested with certainty as de spic in 1135. Derived from Old Dutch spich (“headland, spit”).
- (Zevenaar) First attested as herispich in 908. Compound of Old Dutch heri (“army”) and spich (“headland, spit”). The first element disappeared over time.
- (Groningen) First attested as spik in the 13th century. Derived from Middle Dutch spike (“headland, spit”).
- (Friesland) First attested as Spyck in 1526. Borrowed from West Frisian Spyk, derived in turn from Old Frisian spike (“headland, spit”).
- (Noord-Brabant) First attested as inden spike in 1287. Derived from Middle Dutch spike (“headland, spit”).
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Spijk n
- A village in West Betuwe, Gelderland, Netherlands.
- A village in Zevenaar, Gelderland, Netherlands.
- A village in Eemsdelta, Groningen, Netherlands.
- A hamlet in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands.
- A hamlet in Altena, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
Derived terms
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN