Musschemig

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested as musgebruch in 1274-1297. Compound of mus (sparrow, Passeridae sp.) and broek (marsh, marshland). Compare Meezenbroek.

See also Limburgish Musjemig.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈmʏ.sə.mɪx/
  • Hyphenation: Mus‧sche‧mig

Proper noun[edit]

Musschemig n

  1. A neighbourhood of Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands.

References[edit]

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