Kleiterp

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as claterp in 1452. Calque of West Frisian Klaeiterp, derived from a compound of Old Frisian klāi (“clay”) and terp (“artificial mound used for habitation”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈklɛi̯.tɛrp/
• Hyphenation: Klei‧terp

Proper noun

Kleiterp n

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

References

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