Houterd

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as die hauthart in 1304. Etymology unclear. Potentially derived from Proto-Germanic *halahdra (“juniper bush”) with collectivising suffix -t. Compare Haaltert and Houwaart.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦɑu̯.tərt/
• Hyphenation: Hou‧terd

Proper noun

Houterd n

1. A hamlet in Meierijstad, North Brabant, Netherlands

References

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