Angterp

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as aucterp in 1543. Borrowed from West Frisian Eangterp, potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian Andger (“a personal name”) and therp (“artificial mound used for habitation”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑŋ.tɛrp/
• Hyphenation: Ang‧terp

Proper noun

Angterp n

1. A hamlet in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands.

References

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