Wittevrouwen

Dutch

Etymology

Derived from Middle Dutch wit (“white”) and the plural form of vrouwe (“lady”). The toponym refers to a former monastery; the white women in question were Norbertine nuns. Compare Wittewierum.

Pronunciation
  • Hyphenation: Wit‧te‧vrou‧wen

Proper noun

Wittevrouwen n

  1. A neighbourhood of Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.
    Synonym: Groot Covelswade (historical)

Derived terms

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