Dutch edit

Etymology edit

First attested as ztalwert in 1406. Borrowed from West Frisian Salvert, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Tsjalle (a personal name) or thiâl (wheel) and werd (artificial mound used for habitation).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɑl.vərt/
  • Hyphenation: Sal‧verd

Proper noun edit

Salverd n

  1. A hamlet in Waadhoeke, Friesland, Netherlands.

References edit

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