Schaapsbrug

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Etymology

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First attested as Schapsbruggen in 1646. Derived from a compound of schaap (sheep) and brug (bridge). Named after a bridge near the hamlet.

See also Limburgish Sjaopsbrögk.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsxaːps.brʏx/
  • Hyphenation: Schaaps‧brug

Proper noun

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Schaapsbrug n

  1. A hamlet in Leudal, Limburg, Netherlands

References

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