Holz

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Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as Holtz around 1776. Derived from German Holz (rising forest). Compare Bocholtz.

See also Central Franconian De Hoots.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Holz n

  1. A neighbourhood of Kerkrade, Limburg, Netherlands

References

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

German

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1. Holz

Etymology

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From Middle High German holz, from Old High German holz, from Proto-West Germanic *holt, from Proto-Germanic *hultą. Compare English holt (thicket, copse; an otter's den).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /hɔl(t)s/, [hɔlt͡s], [hɔls]
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

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Holz n (strong, genitive Holzes, plural Hölzer, diminutive Hölzchen n or Hölzlein n)

  1. (uncountable) wood (material)
  2. (countable) a particular kind of wood
  3. (countable) a piece of wood, usually small
  4. (countable, literary) grove; woods; small forest
    Synonym: Hain

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Luxembourgish

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Etymology

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From Old High German holz, from Proto-West Germanic *holt, from Proto-Germanic *hultą. Cognate with German Holz, Dutch hout, English holt, Icelandic holt.

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Noun

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Holz m (plural Hëlzer)

  1. wood

Derived terms

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Further reading

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  • Holz in the Lëtzebuerger Online Dictionnaire