Kijfwaard

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Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

First attested as den Wardt off Sant in 1531-1532. Compound of kijf (“row, conflict”) and waard (“riverine island”). Compare Cabauw, Hebrecht, Kijfhoek, Kibbelgaarn, Kibbelveen, Krakeel, Krakeelpolder, Schellach and Strijkviertel.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛi̯fˌʋaːrt/
  • Hyphenation: Kijf‧waard

Proper noun

Kijfwaard n

  1. A hamlet in Zevenaar, Gelderland, Netherlands

References

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