Dutch edit

Etymology edit

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 edit

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

Proper noun edit

Oudterp n

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

References edit

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