Eekwerd

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as equart in 1460. Compound of Old Frisian eek (“oak, Quercus sp.”) and werd (“terp, artificial mound used for habitation”).

See also Dutch Low Saxon Aikwerd.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈeːk.ʋərt/
• Hyphenation: Eek‧werd

Proper noun

Eekwerd n

1. A hamlet in Eemsdelta, Groningen, Netherlands

Derived terms

• Eekwerderdraai