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Hondsberg
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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as hontsberch in 1444. Compound of nl hond dog and nl berg hill, elevated place. It is not entirely clear what meaning nl hond conveys. It may refer to the arched shape of the hill (by analogy with a dog's back) or refer to the unpleasant nature of the location. Compare nl Kattenberg.
Pronunciation
nl /ˈɦɔnts.bɛrx/
nl Honds berg
Proper noun
n
nl neighbourhood city/Oisterwijk p/North Brabant c/Netherlands
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