flard

See also: flärd

Dutch

Etymology

From earlier flard, flerd. Of obscure origin, but apparently related to West Frisian flarde, Saterland Frisian Fludde, German Low German Flarr (“patch”). Possibly ultimately from Proto-Germanic *flazdō.

Pronunciation

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Noun

flard f or m (plural flarden, diminutive flardje n)

1. bit, piece

   De tanks schoten het gebouw aan flarden. ― The tanks shot the building to pieces

2. shred, tatter

   De wind scheurde de tent aan flarden. ― The wind tore the tent to shreds.