Leo-Stichting

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Leo-gesticht in 1913. Compound of Leo (“a personal name”) and stichting (“foundation”). Originally a Catholic boys' and girls' home. Named after Pope Leo XIII (1878-1903).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈleː.oːˌstɪx.tɪŋ/
  • Hyphenation: Leo-‧Stich‧ting

Proper noun

Leo-Stichting n

  1. A hamlet in Berkelland, Gelderland, Netherlands.

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