De Poffert

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as de Poffert in 1794. Derived from Dutch Low Saxon poffert (“type of cake”). Originally the name of an inn.

See also Dutch Low Saxon De Povvert.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /də ˈpɔ.fərt/
  • Hyphenation: De Pof‧fert
  • Rhymes: -ɔfərt

Proper noun

De Poffert n

  1. A hamlet in Westerkwartier, Groningen, Netherlands.

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