Raren
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
First attested as zen roedern in 1375. Derived from the plural form of rode (“land cleared of trees”). Compare Het Raan, Raar, Rha, Rhaan, Rhoon and Roden.
See also Central Franconian D'r Roare.
Pronunciation edit
Proper noun edit
Raren n
- A hamlet in Vaals, Limburg, Netherlands.
References edit
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN