Vrouwenpolder
Dutch
Etymology
- (Zeeland) First attested as up die polre in 1338. Compound of vrouwe (“lady”) (here referring to Saint Mary) and polder (“polder”). Compare Mariekerke. See also Zealandic D'n Polder.
- (Zuid-Holland) (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈvrɑu̯.ə(n)ˌpɔl.dər/
- Hyphenation: Vrou‧wen‧pol‧der
Proper noun
Vrouwenpolder n
- A village and former municipality of Veere, Zeeland, Netherlands.
- A neighbourhood of Lisse, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.
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