Weakens

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Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Waekens and Wakens in 1511. Borrowed from West Frisian Weakens, of unclear etymology. Potentially derived from a personal name.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋeː.kəns/
  • Hyphenation: Wea‧kens

Proper noun

Weakens n

  1. A hamlet in Waadhoeke, Friesland, Netherlands

References

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