Peize

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as pezie in 1176. Etymology uncertain. Hypothetical etymologies include a derivation from Proto-Germanic *paþa- (“swamp, marsh”) suffixed with a collectivising suffix and a derivation from Old Frisian. Compare Paddepoel, Padhuis and Pesse.

See also Dutch Low Saxon Paais.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈpɛi̯.zə/
  • Hyphenation: Pei‧ze
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯zə

Proper noun

Peize n

  1. A village and former municipality of Noordenveld, Drenthe, Netherlands.

Derived terms

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