De Lichtmis

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Ligttmis around 1680. Derived either from Lichtmis (“Candlemas”) or lichtmis (“profligate, scoundrel”). Originally the name of an inn.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /də ˈlɪxt.mɪs/
  • Hyphenation: De Licht‧mis

Proper noun

De Lichtmis n

  1. A hamlet in Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands.

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