Wierren

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested as De Wierren in 1700. Borrowed from West Frisian Wierren, derived from the plural form of wier (clay hill, elevated place).

Pronunciation[edit]

Proper noun[edit]

Wierren n

  1. A hamlet in Smallingerland, Friesland, Netherlands.

References[edit]

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