Gerwen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as ghaeruwen in 1281. Etymology unknown. Proposed etymologies include a derivation from Middle Dutch gaerwen (“prepare, tan”) or from a term cognate to English yarrow. Compare De Herven.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɣɛr.ʋə(n)/
• Hyphenation: Ger‧wen
• Rhymes: -ɛrʋən

Proper noun

Gerwen n

1. A village in Nuenen, Gerwen en Nederwetten, North Brabant, Netherlands

   Synonym: Narregat (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

• Gerwenaar
• Gerwens
• Nuenen en Gerwen

References

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