Jousterp

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Yoersterp in 1543. Borrowed from West Frisian Jousterp, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Jorre (“a personal name”), Jou or Jouwe and terp (“artificial mound used for habitation”). Compare Jouswerd and Jouswier.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈjɑu̯s.tɛrp/
• Hyphenation: Jous‧terp

Proper noun

Jousterp n

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

References

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