Dutch edit

Etymology edit

First attested as galre in 1299. Potentially derived from a hydronym derived from Proto-Germanic *galan (sing, rage) or gal (bile, yellow). Compare Gaal and Middegaal.

Pronunciation edit

Proper noun edit

Galder n

  1. A village in Alphen-Chaam, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
    Synonym: Maerkrattenland (Carnival nickname)

References edit

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