flard

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See also: flärd

Dutch

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Etymology

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From earlier flard, flerd. Of obscure origin, but apparently related to West Frisian flarde, Saterland Frisian Fludde, German Low German Flarr (patch). Possibly ultimately from Proto-Germanic *flazdō.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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flard f or m (plural flarden, diminutive flardje n)

  1. bit, piece
    De tanks schoten het gebouw aan flarden.
    The tanks shot the building to pieces
  2. shred, tatter
    De wind scheurde de tent aan flarden.The wind tore the tent to shreds.