Gerwen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as ghaeruwen in 1281. Etymology unknown. Proposed etymologies include a derivation from Middle Dutch gaerwen (“prepare, tan”) or from a term cognate to English yarrow. Compare De Herven.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɣɛr.ʋə(n)/
Hyphenation: Ger‧wen
Rhymes: -ɛrʋən

Proper noun

Gerwen n

A village in Nuenen, Gerwen en Nederwetten, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
Synonym: Narregat (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

Gerwenaar
Gerwens
Nuenen en Gerwen

References

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

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