Herpt

Dutch

Alternative forms

• Hérp (dialect form)

Etymology

First attested as harpede in 1108-1121. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from Proto-Germanic *harpa (“sharp bend”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix *-iþi. An alternative hypothesis proposes a derivation from Old Dutch *harpian (“to harrow a field”). Compare Herpen, as well as the morphologically similar English toponyms Harpenden, Harpford, Harpley, Harpsden and Harptree.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɦɛrpt/
• Hyphenation: Herpt
• Rhymes: -ɛrpt

Proper noun

Herpt n

1. A village and former municipality of Heusden, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

   Synonym: Maoskesdam (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

• Herptenaar
• Herpts
• Luttelherpt

References

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