Oude Wetering
Dutch
Etymology
- (Zuid-Holland) First attested as oude watheringhe in 1280-1287. Derived from Middle Dutch out (“old”) and wateringe (“drainage channel”). The element oud was added to distinguish the settlement from Nieuwe Wetering.
- (Overijssel) First attested as die olde weteringe in 1426. Derived from Middle Dutch out (“old”) and wateringe (“drainage channel”). The element oud was added to distinguish the settlement from Nieuwe Wetering.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɑu̯.də ˈʋeː.tə.rɪŋ/
- Hyphenation: Ou‧de We‧te‧ring
Proper noun
Oude Wetering n
- A village in Kaag en Braassem, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.
- A hamlet in Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, Netherlands.
Derived terms
- Weteringbrug
References
- van Berkel, Gerard; Samplonius, Kees (2018), “oude wetering”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN