Lobith

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as lobedhe in 1222. Etymology uncertain. Perhaps derived from Proto-West Germanic *laub (“leaves”) or *laubijā (“roof, eave”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix *-iþi. Compare Loven and Loveren.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈloː.bɪt/
  • Hyphenation: Lo‧bith

Proper noun

Lobith n

  1. a village and former municipality of Zevenaar, Gelderland, Netherlands
    Synonym: Tollusland (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

  • Lobithenaar
  • Lobiths

References

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