Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as quirnifurt in the 9th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Koarnwert, derived in turn from a compound of Proto-Germanic *kwirnu (quern) and wrt (artificial mound used for habitation).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkɔrn.ʋərt/
  • Hyphenation: Corn‧werd

Proper noun

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Cornwerd n

  1. A village in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands.

Derived terms

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References

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