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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as ghaeruwen in 1281. Etymology unknown. Proposed etymologies include a derivation from Middle Dutch gaerwen (“prepare, tan”) or from a term cognate to English yarrow. Compare De Herven.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Gerwen n
- A village in Nuenen, Gerwen en Nederwetten, North Brabant, Netherlands
- Synonym: Narregat (Carnival nickname)
Derived terms
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN