Kimswerd

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as kemmerswerth in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Kimswert, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Kemme (a personal name) and werd (“artificial mound used for habitation”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɪms.ʋərt/
• Hyphenation: Kims‧werd

Proper noun

Kimswerd n

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

References

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