Oudterp

Dutch

Etymology

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

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

Proper noun

Oudterp n

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

References

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