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Harreveld
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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as hervelo in 1294. Compound of an unclear first component and nl veld field. Possible etymologies of the first component include derivations from nl dum haar barren, dry, gem-pro *harwa- bitter, wry, gem-pro *harwja- flax or a term cognate to goh hare rough. The second component was initially nl lo light forest on sandy soil, but was gradually replaced by nl veld. Compare nl Lievelde and nl Saasveld. See also nl Harmöle.
Pronunciation
nl /ˈɦɑ.rəˌvɛlt/
nl Har re veld
Proper noun
n
nl village mun/Oost Gelre p/Gelderland c/Netherlands
Derived terms
nl Harrevelder
nl Harrevelds
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