Raren

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as zen roedern in 1375. Derived from the plural form of rode (“land cleared of trees”). Compare Het Raan, Raar, Rha, Rhaan, Rhoon and Roden.

See also Central Franconian D'r Roare.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈraː.rə(n)/

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• Hyphenation: Ra‧ren
• Rhymes: -aː.rən
• Homophones: rare, raren

Proper noun

Raren n

1. A hamlet in Vaals, Limburg, Netherlands.

References

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