Holwerd

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as holeuurt in the first half of the 11th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Holwert, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian hole (“pit”) or hol (“low-lying, swampy”) and uurt (“terp, artificial mound used for habitation”). Compare Helhuizen, Hell, Helwerd and Hulhuizen.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦɔl.ʋərt/
• Hyphenation: Hol‧werd
• Rhymes: -ɔlʋərt
• Homophone: Holwert

Proper noun

Holwerd n

1. A village and former municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands

   Synonym: Holwert (Frisian, official)