The Afrikaans origins of the word 'veld'

'Veld' is a word borrowed from Afrikaans 'veld'. The word entered the English language some time around 1835.

veld [noun] [1835]

A grassland especially of southern Africa usually with scattered shrubs or trees

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Etymology: Afrikaans 'veld' from Dutch, field; akin to Old English 'feld' field

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