Kerkenveld

Dutch

Etymology

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

Proper noun

Kerkenveld n

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