Ronduit

Dutch

Etymology

Attested as Ronduit in 1838-1857. Derived from a corruption of French réduit (“redoubt”). Named after a former redoubt. See also Ronduite.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /rɔnˈdœy̯t/
  • Hyphenation: Ron‧duit
  • Rhymes: -œy̯t

Proper noun

Ronduit n

  1. A hamlet in Sluis, Zeeland, Netherlands.

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