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Kerkenveld
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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as Duivelsveer in 1811-1813. Compound of nl kerk church and nl veld field. The area was originally called Duivelsveer, a compound of nl duivel devil and nl veer ferry, crossing.
See also nds-nl Karkenveld.
Pronunciation
nl /ˌkɛr.kə(n)ˈvɛlt/
nl Ker ken veld
nl ɛlt 3
Proper noun
n
nl village mun/De Wolden p/Drenthe c/Netherlands
nl Duivelsveer historical