Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as dorquerth around 1335. Compound of Middle Dutch dork (sludge, gunge) and Old Frisian uurð (artificial mound used for habitation).

See also Dutch Low Saxon Dörkwerd.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdɔrk.ʋərt/
  • Hyphenation: Dork‧werd

Proper noun

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Dorkwerd n

  1. A village in Groningen, Groningen, 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