Emmerwolde

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Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as in amuthariouualda in the 11th century. Compound of Old Frisian *Amuthwari (inhabitants of the Emden region) and wold (marsh forest, swamp forest). Compare Hemerwolde and Lutjewolde.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌɛ.mərˈʋɔl.də/
  • Hyphenation: Em‧mer‧wol‧de
  • Rhymes: -ɔldə

Proper noun

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Emmerwolde n

  1. A hamlet in Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands

References

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