Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
Woezik. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
Woezik, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
Woezik in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
Woezik you have here. The definition of the word
Woezik will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
Woezik, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Dutch
Etymology
First attested as in wonseke in 1196. Etymology unknown. If the earliest attestation is correct, it is possible that the ancient suffix Proto-Germanic *-ikja- is present in the toponym. It is also possible that the first element of the toponym is Old Dutch Wunso (“a personal name”) or Middle Dutch woes (“sludge, goo”). Compare Blerick, Bunnik, Cuijk, Geverik, Lopik, Maurik, Mook, Niftrik, Odijk, Varik and Fellerich. Formerly an independent village.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈʋu.zɪk/
- Hyphenation: Woe‧zik
Proper noun
Woezik n
- A neighborhood of Wijchen, Gelderland, Netherlands.
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “woezik”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN