Hengforden

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as hengorden around 1300. Etymology uncertain. Unlikely to be a compound of a term cognate to hangen (“hang”) (here designating an incline) and voorde (“ford, crossing”). The second element may be woerd (“artificial hill meant for habitation”). Compare Hengelder, Hengelo and Hengevelde.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɛŋˌfɔr.də(n)/
  • Hyphenation: Heng‧for‧den

Proper noun

Hengforden n

  1. A hamlet in Olst-Wijhe, Overijssel, Netherlands.

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