Zeijen

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested as zien in 1370. Potentially derived from an ancient hydronym, in turn derived from Proto-Germanic *sîhan (“drip, flow”). Compare Zeegse, Zeesse, Zeist, Ziek, Seeste and Segeste.

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Zeijen n

  1. A village in Tynaarlo, Drenthe, Netherlands.

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References[edit]

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