Beilen

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Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as bele in 1139. Etymology uncertain. Tentatively linked to Proto-Germanic *bagil- (swamp, marsh).

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Beilen n

  1. A village and former municipality of Midden-Drenthe, Drenthe, Netherlands

Derived terms

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References

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  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN

German

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Pronunciation

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Noun

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Beilen n

  1. dative plural of Beil

Luxembourgish

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Noun

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Beilen n (plural Beilen)

  1. cleaver, hatchet