Herpt
Dutch
Alternative forms
- Hérp (dialect form)
Etymology
First attested as harpede in 1108-1121. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from Proto-Germanic *harpa (“sharp bend”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix *-iþi. An alternative hypothesis proposes a derivation from Old Dutch *harpian (“to harrow a field”). Compare Herpen, as well as the morphologically similar English toponyms Harpenden, Harpford, Harpley, Harpsden and Harptree.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɦɛrpt/
- Hyphenation: Herpt
- Rhymes: -ɛrpt
Proper noun
Herpt n
- A village and former municipality of Heusden, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
- Synonym: Maoskesdam (Carnival nickname)
Derived terms
- Herptenaar
- Herpts
- Luttelherpt
References
- van Berkel, Gerard; Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN