Ferwerd

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as fatruwerde between 819 and 825. Borrowed from West Frisian Ferwert, derived in turn from a compound of an unclear first element and Old Frisian werth (“terp, artificial mound used for habitation”). Compare Feerwerd and Fedderwarden.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfɛr.ʋərt/
• Hyphenation: Fer‧werd

Proper noun

Ferwerd n

1. A village and former municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands.

Derived terms

• Ferwerderadeel

References

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