Zittert

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Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Zittert in 1865. Presumably derived from Middle Dutch sitter (common land) (indirectly derived from Latin sectura (common land)) with epenthetic -t. An alternative hypothesis proposes a derivation from Old High German sigituri (section of forest intended for logging) (derived from Latin secretarium). Compare Sittard, Zijtaart and Zittard.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Zittert n

  1. A neighbourhood of Land van Cuijk, North Brabant, Netherlands

References

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