De Horck

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Herken in 1838-1857. Derived from Middle Dutch hornic (“corner”). Compare Deelshurk, Hazenhurk, Hoorzik, Horick, Horzik and De Hurk.

See also Limburgish D'n Hork.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /də ˈɦɔrk/
  • Hyphenation: De Horck
  • Rhymes: -ɔrk

Proper noun

De Horck n

  1. A hamlet in Leudal, Limburg, Netherlands.

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