Kerkenveld
Dutch
editEtymology
editFirst attested as Duivelsveer in 1811-1813. Compound of kerk (“church”) and veld (“field”). The area was originally called Duivelsveer, a compound of duivel (“devil”) and veer (“ferry, crossing”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Karkenveld.
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editKerkenveld n
- A village in De Wolden, Drenthe, Netherlands.
- Synonym: Duivelsveer (historical)