Schuwacht

Dutch

Etymology

Attested as Schuagt in 1783. Etymology unknown. Potentially derived from a compound of Middle Dutch schu (“scarecrow”) and wacht (“watch”).

Pronunciation
  • Hyphenation: Schu‧wacht

Proper noun

Schuwacht n

  1. A hamlet in Krimpenerwaard, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.

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