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Geverik
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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as gheverich in 1271. Etymology nl unknown. Perhaps derived from Gallo-Roman la *Gabriacum, la *Gaviriacum or la *gabriacum goat park. A derivation from gem-pro *gabra wetland, swamp suffixed with gem-pro *-ikja- has also been proposed. Compare nl Blerick, nl Bunnik, nl Cuijk, nl Gever, nl Lopik, nl Maurik, nl Mook, nl Niftrik, nl Odijk, nl Varik, nl Woezik and nl Fellerich.
Pronunciation
nl /ˈɣeː.və.rɪk/
nl Ge ve rik
Proper noun
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nl village mun/Beek p/Limburg c/Netherlands
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