Werven

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested as weruen in 1328. Derived from the plural form of Middle Dutch werf (“raised artificial hill for habitation”).

Pronunciation[edit]

Proper noun[edit]

Werven n

  1. A hamlet in Heerde, Gelderland, Netherlands.

References[edit]

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