Angwier

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

First attested as Angweer in 1543. Borrowed from West Frisian Angwier, derived in turn from a compound of an unclear first element and Old Frisian wier (“artificial mound used for habitation”). Compare Engwier.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈɑŋ.ʋiːr/
Hyphenation: Ang‧wier

Proper noun edit

Angwier n

A hamlet in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands.

References edit

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