Ulft

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Etymology

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First attested as ulfte in 1122. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from a forgotten tree name Old Dutch *ulve with the collectivising suffix *-iþi. Compare Ulfterhoek and Ulvenhout.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Ulft n

  1. A village in Oude IJsselstreek, Gelderland, Netherlands
    Synonym: Iseldonk (Carnival nickname)

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References

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