Jousterp

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Yoersterp in 1543. Borrowed from West Frisian Jousterp, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Jorre (“a personal name”), Jou or Jouwe and terp (“artificial mound used for habitation”). Compare Jouswerd and Jouswier.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈjɑu̯s.tɛrp/
  • Hyphenation: Jous‧terp

Proper noun

Jousterp n

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

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