Angwier

Dutch

Etymology

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

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

Proper noun

Angwier n

1. A hamlet in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands

References

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