Kwartier

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Dutch

Etymology

  • (Gelderland) First attested as Kwartier-Zevenaar in 1845. Derived from kwartier (city quarter, neighbourhood).
  • (Noord-Brabant) First attested as Quaertier in 1639. Derived from kwartier (military quarters, secure shelter).

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Kwartier n

  1. A hamlet in Zevenaar, Gelderland, Netherlands
  2. A hamlet in Moerdijk, North Brabant, Netherlands

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References

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