Blokhuizen

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Dutch[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Blokkehuize (West Frisian), Blokhúze (West Frisian)

Etymology[edit]

Attested as Tblochuis in 1575. Derived from blokhuis (“blockhouse”). Named after a former fortification.

Pronunciation[edit]

Hyphenation: Blok‧hui‧zen

Proper noun[edit]

Blokhuizen n

A hamlet in Hollands Kroon, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.

References[edit]

van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “blokhuizen”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard‎^[1] (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN

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