Kerkenveld

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Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as Duivelsveer in 1811-1813. Compound of kerk (church) and veld (field). The area was originally called Duivelsveer, a compound of duivel (devil) and veer (ferry, crossing).

See also Dutch Low Saxon Karkenveld.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌkɛr.kə(n)ˈvɛlt/
  • Hyphenation: Ker‧ken‧veld
  • Rhymes: -ɛlt

Proper noun

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Kerkenveld n

  1. A village in De Wolden, Drenthe, Netherlands
    Synonym: Duivelsveer (historical)