Oude Leije

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Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as op ter leya in 1466. Calque of West Frisian Alde Leie, derived in turn from Old Frisian ald (old) and leije (excavated or canalised watercourse).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɑu̯.də ˈlɛi̯.ə/
  • Hyphenation: Ou‧de Leije
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯ə

Proper noun

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Oude Leije n

  1. A village in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands

References

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