Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as antiqua huer in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Alde Ouwer, derived in turn from Old Frisian ald (old) and ower (bank, strip of land next to a watercourse).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɔl.dəˌɑu̯.ər/
  • Hyphenation: Ol‧de‧ou‧wer

Proper noun

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Oldeouwer n

  1. A village in De Fryske Marren, Friesland, Netherlands.

References

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