Anholt

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested as Anhold in 1811-1813. Derived from Dutch Low Saxon aanhold (stopover, safe resting area). Possibly derived from the name of an old posthouse.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑn.ɦɔlt/
  • Hyphenation: An‧holt

Proper noun[edit]

Anholt n

  1. A hamlet in De Wolden, Drenthe, Netherlands.

References[edit]

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