Wolfhaag

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Dutch

Etymology

First attested as wolfhagen in the 14th century. Compound of either the surname Wolf or wolf (wolf, Canis lupus) and haag (fence, enclosed space, homestead). Compare Hilleshagen, Winthagen and Wolfhagen.

See also Central Franconian Woofhaaf.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɔlf.ɦaːx/
  • Hyphenation: Wolf‧haag

Proper noun

Wolfhaag n

  1. A hamlet in Vaals, Limburg, Netherlands

References

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