Belvert

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as bylveren and belueren in 1285. Etymology unknown. Not derived from Medieval Latin belfredus (“watchtower, belfry”). Compare Balveren.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛl.vərt/
  • Hyphenation: Bel‧vert
  • Rhymes: -ɛlvərt

Proper noun

Belvert n

  1. a hamlet in Oisterwijk, North Brabant, Netherlands

References

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