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Alteveer

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Etymology

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  • (De Wolden) First attested as Alteveer in 1656. Compound of al (much), te (too) and ver (far). The toponym refers to the isolated location of the village.
  • (Groningen) First attested as Alteveer in 1899. Compound of al (much), te (too) and ver (far). See also Dutch Low Saxon Aalteveer.
  • (Noordenveld) First attested as Alteveer in 1851-1855. Compound of al (much), te (too) and ver (far). The toponym contrasts with Altena.
  • (Gelderland) First attested as Alteveer in 1874. Compound of al (much), te (too) and ver (far).
  • (Overijssel) (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Alteveer n

  1. A village in De Wolden, Drenthe, Netherlands
  2. A village in Stadskanaal, Groningen, Netherlands
  3. A hamlet in Noordenveld, Drenthe, Netherlands
  4. A neighborhood of Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands
  5. A neighbourhood of Ommen, Overijssel, Netherlands

References

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