sentences:  The latter form is to be understood as meaning "little bridge" (it has no modern German form).It is, however, a point of debate as to whether the "Brückhen" or "Brugel" in the "Weistum" actually refers to the village in question.Later documentary mentions render the placename "Brucken" (1372, 1420, 1438), "Bruck" (1440, 1564) or "Pruck" (1570).