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Attelaken.

a neighbourhood of Etten-Leur, North Brabant, Netherlands

9 characters4 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈɑ.təˌlaː.kə(n)/
  1. a neighbourhood of Etten-Leur, North Brabant, Netherlands

    neuter
Where this word comes from

First attested as te attelaken in 1312-1350. Etymology unknown. Originally a hydronym composed of a term that may be related to Etten-Leur and laak (“natural watercourse, drainage channel, bywash”). Formerly an independent hamlet. Compare Barlaque, Eethen and Etten.

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