Lankhorst

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as langhorst in 1283. Compound of lang (“long, elongated”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈlɑŋk.ɦɔrst/
  • Hyphenation: Lank‧horst

Proper noun

Lankhorst n

  1. A hamlet in Staphorst, Overijssel, Netherlands.

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