Sjiltpor

North Frisian

Alternative forms

• skiltpod (Föhr-Amrum)

Etymology

From Sjilt (“shield”) +‎ Por (“toad”), likely after Low German Schildpadde and/or Danish skildpadde. Compare also Dutch schildpad, German Schildkröte, Schildpatt.

Noun

Sjiltpor f (plural Sjiltporen) (Sylt)

1. turtle
2. tortoise