Hooft

Dutch

Etymology

The island is named after poet and author Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft (1581 - 1647). Hooft occupied administrative positions in nearby Muiden and Naarden. See also Drost and Warenar.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɦoːft/
  • Hyphenation: Hooft
  • Rhymes: -oːft
  • Homophone: hoofd

Proper noun

Hooft n

  1. An island in Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
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