De Poffert

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested as de Poffert in 1794. Derived from Dutch Low Saxon poffert (“type of cake”). Originally the name of an inn.

See also Dutch Low Saxon De Povvert.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /də ˈpɔ.fərt/
  • Hyphenation: De Pof‧fert
  • Rhymes: -ɔfərt

Proper noun[edit]

De Poffert n

  1. A hamlet in Westerkwartier, Groningen, Netherlands.

References[edit]

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