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, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

References

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