De Ruiver

Limburgish

Etymology

Derived from a surname consisting of de + ruiver (“robber”) (attested in ayn gen Ruyffer (literally “on/against the robber”)), orignally the name of an inn. Compare Dutch Reuver

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /də ˈʁœʏ̯.vəʁ/

Proper noun

De Ruiver (Veldeke spelling)

1. A village in Beesel, Limburg, Netherlands.

   Holonym: Bezel

   Meronyms: Kölsewaeg, Lieëwe, Meuleveld