Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as older torp and alderterp in the 16th century. Calque of West Frisian Ald Terp, derived from âld (old) and terp (artificial mound used for habitation).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɑu̯(t).tɛrp/
  • Hyphenation: Oud‧terp

Proper noun

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Oudterp n

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

References

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