Leg

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as van der legghe in 1383. Derived from Middle Dutch legge (“lair, burrow”) or from a clipping of Middle Dutch valcklegge (“place where falcons are bred and trained”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /lɛx/

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• Hyphenation: Leg
• Rhymes: -ɛx
• Homophone: leg

Proper noun

Leg n

1. A hamlet in Alphen-Chaam, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

References

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