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Dutch
Etymology
Derived from Middle Dutch wit (“white”) and the plural form of vrouwe (“lady”). The toponym refers to a former monastery; the white women in question were Norbertine nuns. Compare Wittewierum.
Pronunciation
- Hyphenation: Wit‧te‧vrou‧wen
Proper noun
Wittevrouwen n
- A neighbourhood of Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Synonym: Groot Covelswade (historical)
Derived terms
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “wittevrouwen”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN