Cornwerd

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as quirnifurt in the 9th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Koarnwert, derived in turn from a compound of Proto-Germanic *kwirnu (“quern”) and wrt (“artificial mound used for habitation”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɔrn.ʋərt/
• Hyphenation: Corn‧werd
• Rhymes: -ɔrnʋərt

Proper noun

Cornwerd n

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

   Synonym: Koarnwert (Frisian, unofficial)

Derived terms

• Kornwerderzand