Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as ter leet in 1436. Etymology uncertain. Possibilities include a derivation from Proto-Germanic *hliþa- (slope, incline) or Middle Dutch lede (dug channel).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /tɛrˈlɛt/
  • Hyphenation: Ter‧let
  • Rhymes: -ɛt

Proper noun

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Terlet n

  1. A hamlet in Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands

Derived terms

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References

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