Pepinusbrug

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Pepinsbruck in 1803-1820. Allegedly derived from a compound of Latin Pepinus (“a personal name”) and brug (“bridge”). According to local tradition, Pepin of Herstal (ca. 635-714) got bogged down along with his baggage train in a stream near the hamlet. After he was relieved by the citizens of Echt, he allegedly ordered the construction of a bridge at the site of the hamlet.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /peːˈpi.nʏsˌbrʏx/
• Hyphenation: Pe‧pi‧nus‧brug

Proper noun

Pepinusbrug n

1. A hamlet in Echt-Susteren, Limburg, Netherlands.

References

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