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
- A hamlet in Leudal, Limburg, Netherlands.
References
- van Berkel, Gerard; Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN