Dutch edit

Etymology edit

First attested as oldewolde in 1444. Calque of West Frisian Aldwâld, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian ald (old) and wâld (forest).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ɑu̯tˈʋɑu̯.də/
  • Hyphenation: Oud‧wou‧de
  • Rhymes: -ɑu̯də

Proper noun edit

Oudwoude n

  1. A village and former municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands.

Derived terms edit

References edit

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