Oostwoud

== Dutch == === Etymology === (Noord-Holland) First attested as oestenwoude in 1312. Compound of Middle Dutch oost (“east-, eastern”) and wout (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). The settlement is located to the east of Midwoud and Nibbixwoud. (Friesland) Attested as Oestwoldt in 1543. Calque of West Frisian Eastwâld, a compound of east (“east-, eastern”) and wâld (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈoːst.ʋɑu̯t/ Hyphenation: Oost‧woud === Proper noun === Oostwoud n a village in Medemblik, North Holland, Netherlands a hamlet in Dantumadiel, Friesland, Netherlands === References === van Berkel, Gerard; Samplonius, Kees (2018), “Oostwoud”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard‎[1] (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN