Milt

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as meelt in 1391. Etymology unclear. Perhaps derived from Middle Dutch *middelt (“centrally located”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /mɪlt/
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  • Hyphenation: Milt
  • Rhymes: -ɪlt
  • Homophones: mild, milt

Proper noun

Milt n

  1. A hamlet in Oude IJsselstreek, Gelderland, Netherlands

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