Oude Wetering

== Dutch == === Etymology === (Zuid-Holland) First attested as oude watheringhe in 1280-1287. Derived from Middle Dutch out (“old”) and wateringe (“drainage channel”). The element oud was added to distinguish the settlement from Nieuwe Wetering. (Overijssel) First attested as die olde weteringe in 1426. Derived from Middle Dutch out (“old”) and wateringe (“drainage channel”). The element oud was added to distinguish the settlement from Nieuwe Wetering. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɑu̯.də ˈʋeː.tə.rɪŋ/ Hyphenation: Ou‧de We‧te‧ring === Proper noun === Oude Wetering n a village in Kaag en Braassem, South Holland, Netherlands a hamlet in Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, Netherlands ==== Derived terms ==== Weteringbrug === References === van Berkel, Gerard; Samplonius, Kees (2018), “Oude wetering”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard‎[1] (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN