De Poffert

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Dutch

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Etymology

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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

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

Proper noun

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De Poffert n

  1. A hamlet in Westerkwartier, Groningen, Netherlands

References

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