Ferwerd

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

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 edit

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

Proper noun edit

Ferwerd n

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

Derived terms edit

Ferwerderadeel

References edit

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