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)