Sittard
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Etymology[edit]
First attested as Sithert between 1135 and 1180. Etymology uncertain. Proposed etymologies include a derivation from Old High German sîte (“mountainside”), Latin secretarium (“section of forest intended for logging”) or sectura (“common land”). Compare Zijtaart, Zittard and Zittert.
See also Limburgish Zitterd.
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Sittard n
- A city and former municipality of Sittard-Geleen, Limburg, Netherlands
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