Zegwaard

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Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as segwart in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch seg (sedge, Carex sp.) and werde (land next to water, riverine island).

Pronunciation

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  • Hyphenation: Zeg‧waard

Proper noun

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Zegwaard n

  1. A former municipality of Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.
    Synonym: Seghwaert (current spelling)