Lalleweer

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Lalleweer in 1553. Compound of Old Frisian Lalle (a personal name) and weer (“artificial mound used for habitation”). Compare Lellens.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌlɑ.ləˈʋeːr/
• Hyphenation: Lal‧le‧weer
• Rhymes: -eːr

Proper noun

Lalleweer n

1. A hamlet in Eemsdelta, Groningen, Netherlands

References

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