Abbegaasterketting

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Abbegaster Ketting Huys in 1718. Calque of West Frisian Abbegeaster Ketting, derived from the toponym Abbegea and ketting (“chain”). The toponym refers to a chain drawn across a nearby river as part of a toll post.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɑ.bəˌɣaːs.tərˈkɛ.tɪŋ/
• Hyphenation: Ab‧be‧gaas‧ter‧ket‧ting

Proper noun

Abbegaasterketting n

1. A hamlet in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands.

References

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