Zevenmorgen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Zevenmorgen in 1884. Compound of zeven (“seven”) and morgen (“land measurement of variable size”). Located next to Bontemorgen. Compare Duizend Morgen, Honderd en Tien Morgen, Tiengemeten and Twaalfmorgen.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈzeː.və(n)ˌmɔr.ɣə(n)/
  • Hyphenation: Ze‧ven‧mor‧gen

Proper noun

Zevenmorgen n

  1. A hamlet in Buren, Gelderland, Netherlands.

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