Niftrik

== Dutch == === Etymology === First attested as nifterka in 1117. Etymology uncertain. The first element might be Old Dutch niftar (“behind, rear”). Alternatively, it may be derived from Proto-Indo-European *nebhastra- (“foggy, western”). The element -rik has been interpreted as the ancient suffix Proto-Germanic *-ikja-. Compare Blerick, Bunnik, Cuijk, Geverik, Lopik, Maurik, Mook, Nigtevecht, Odijk, Varik, Woezik and Fellerich. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈnɪf.trɪk/ Hyphenation: Nif‧trik === Proper noun === Niftrik n a village and former municipality of Wijchen, Gelderland, Netherlands Synonym: Maospruveradeel (Carnival nickname) ==== Derived terms ==== Niftrikker Niftriks === References === van Berkel, Gerard; Samplonius, Kees (2018), Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN