bergvrede

Dutch

Etymology

Equivalent to berg +‎ vrede. From Middle Dutch berchvrede. Cognate to German Bergfried (“donjon”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɛrxˌfreː.də/
• Hyphenation: berg‧vre‧de

Noun

bergvrede m (plural bergvredes)

1. fortified tower, donjon, keep

Usage notes

Normally compound words in Dutch take the gender of the latter component word. Nevertheless this word is masculine and not feminine as one would expect (vrede is a feminine word).

Synonyms

• slottoren, donjon

Related terms

• belfort