Garmerwolde

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as germerwolt and germerwalda in the 13th century. Compound of Old Frisian Geldmer (“a personal name”) and wald (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌɣɑr.mərˈʋɔl.də/
  • Hyphenation: Gar‧mer‧wol‧de
  • Rhymes: -ɔldə

Proper noun

Garmerwolde n

  1. A village in Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.

Derived terms
  • Garmerwolder
  • Garmerwolds

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