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Laag-Nieuwkoop

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Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as nieucoop in the 14th century. Compound of Middle Dutch nieuwe (new) and cope (land purchase, concession). The element laag (low) was added later.

Compare Benschop, Boskoop, Galecop, Gerverscop, Gieltjesdorp, Hei- en Boeicop, Hekendorp, Hoenkoop, Middelkoop, Nieuwkoop, Nijeberkoop, Oldeberkoop, Oukoop, Overboeicop, Overheicop, Papekop, Reijerscop, Teckop, Vriezekoop, Willeskop, Elskop, Francop, Grevenkop, Heringskoop, Ladekop, Lüderskoop, Neuenkoop, Nincop and Roßkopp.

Pronunciation

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  • Hyphenation: Laag-‧Nieuw‧koop

Proper noun

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Laag-Nieuwkoop n

  1. A hamlet in Stichtse Vecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
    Synonym: Laag Nieuwkoop (historical)

References

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  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “laag-nieuwkoop”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard[1] (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN