Arwerd

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Dutch

Etymology

  • (Eemsdelta) First attested as arnuurd in the 10th or 11th century. Compound of either Old Frisian ern (eagle) or Aro (a personal name) and uurd (terp, artificial mound for habitation). Compare Krewerd.
  • (Het Hogeland) See also Dutch Low Saxon Aarwerd. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑr.ʋərt/
  • Hyphenation: Ar‧werd

Proper noun

Arwerd n

  1. A hamlet in Eemsdelta, Groningen, Netherlands
  2. A hamlet in Het Hogeland, Groningen, Netherlands

References

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