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Etymology

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First attested as Pekart [read: De Kart] in 1567. Borrowed from West Frisian Kaard, of uncertain etymology. Potentially derived from kaar (osier, Salix viminalis) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -t or, alternatively a compound of an unclear first element and Old Frisian werd (artificial mound used for habitation). Compare Teerd and Tjaard.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Kaard n

  1. A hamlet in Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands.

References

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  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “kaard”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard[1] (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN