Boekend

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Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as boychoyt in 1369. Originally a compound of boek (beech, Fagus sp.) and holt (rising forest). The second element was later reinterpreted as end (end). Compare Lieseind, Lieshout, Liessent, Ulvend and Vaareind.

See also Limburgish D'n Bokent.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbu.kənt/
  • Hyphenation: Boek‧end

Proper noun

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Boekend n

  1. A village in Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands
    Synonym: Worteleschrabbersriek (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

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References

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