Wierden

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested as wederden in 1298-1304. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from Old Dutch weder (castrated ram) suffixed with the collectivising suffix *-iþi. Compare Valkenswaard.

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Wierden n

  1. A village and municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands.
    Meronyms: De Kolonie, Enter, Enterbroek, Het Loo, Hoge Hexel, Huurne, IJpelo, Notter, Rectum, Zuna

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References[edit]

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