Castert

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as castert wert in 1294. Likely derived from Middle Dutch *caster (“type of tree, potentially chestnut”) with collectivising suffix -t. As no traces of Roman settlement have been found near the hamlet, a link to Latin castra (“encampment”) is unlikely. Compare Castelré, Castenray, Casteren and Kasteren.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkɑs.tərt/
  • Hyphenation: Cas‧tert
  • Rhymes: -ɑstərt

Proper noun

Castert n

  1. A hamlet in Leudal, Limburg, Netherlands.

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