Wanroij

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Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

First attested as Wanroy in 1573. Likely a compound of Middle Dutch wan (bad, insufficient) and rode (land cleared of trees). Compare Waanrode.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɑn.roːi̯/
  • Hyphenation: Wan‧roij

Proper noun

Wanroij n

  1. A village and former municipality of Land van Cuijk, North Brabant, Netherlands

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References

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