Angwier

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested as Angweer in 1543. Borrowed from West Frisian Angwier, derived in turn from a compound of an unclear first element and Old Frisian wier (artificial mound used for habitation). Compare Engwier.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑŋ.ʋiːr/
  • Hyphenation: Ang‧wier

Proper noun[edit]

Angwier n

  1. A hamlet in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands.

References[edit]

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