dorp

noun

ˈdȯrp How to pronounce dorp (audio)
: village

Word History

Etymology

Dutch, from Middle Dutch; akin to Old High German dorf village — more at thorp

First Known Use

circa 1576, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dorp was circa 1576

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Dorothy Dix

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“Dorp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dorp. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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