Salverd

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as ztalwert in 1406. Borrowed from West Frisian Salvert, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Tsjalle (“a personal name”) or thiâl (“wheel”) and werd (“artificial mound used for habitation”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsɑl.vərt/
  • Hyphenation: Sal‧verd

Proper noun

Salverd n

  1. A hamlet in Waadhoeke, Friesland, Netherlands.

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