Catsop

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as catsop in 1361. Etymology uncertain. The element -op appears to refer to an elevated location. One etymology proposes a derivation from a compound of a first element cognate to Limburgish kaatsj (“slime, dreck”) and Old Dutch *apa (“river, stream”); however, it is unclear which body of water this hypothetical compound would refer to.

See also Limburgish Katsep.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkɑt.sɔp/
  • Hyphenation: Cat‧sop

Proper noun

Catsop n

  1. A hamlet in Stein, Limburg, Netherlands.

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