Ziek

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested as syke in 1235. Originally a hydronym related to Middle Dutch sîgen (drop, flow). Compare Zeegse, Zeesse, Zeijen, Zeist, Seeste and Segeste.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /zik/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: Ziek
  • Rhymes: -ik
  • Homophone: ziek

Proper noun[edit]

Ziek n

  1. A hamlet in Oude IJsselstreek, Gelderland, Netherlands.

References[edit]

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