De Ruiver

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Limburgish

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Etymology

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Derived from a surname consisting of de + ruiver (robber) (attested in ayn gen Ruyffer (literally on/against the robber)), orignally the name of an inn.[1] Compare Dutch Reuver

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /də ˈʁœʏ̯.vəʁ/

Proper noun

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De Ruiver (Veldeke spelling)

  1. A village in Beesel, Limburg, Netherlands.
    Holonym: Bezel
    Meronyms: Kölsewaeg, Lieëwe, Meuleveld

References

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