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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as fatruwerde between 819 and 825. Borrowed from West Frisian Ferwert, derived in turn from a compound of an unclear first element and Old Frisian werth (“terp, artificial mound used for habitation”). Compare Feerwerd and Fedderwarden.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈfɛr.ʋərt/
- Hyphenation: Fer‧werd
Proper noun
Ferwerd n
- A village and former municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands
Derived terms
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN