Belfeld

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as belven in 1326. Etymology uncertain. The oldest attestations indicate the name is a compound formed from an uncertain first element and veld (“field”). The proposed reading of the name as a compound of Proto-Germanic *bala- (“white”) and ven (“bog, marsh”) is incorrect.

See also Limburgish Belvend.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɛl.fəlt/

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• Hyphenation: Bel‧feld

Proper noun

Belfeld n

1. A village and former municipality of Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands.

   Synonym: Belhamelriëk (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

• Belfeldenaar
• Belfelds

References

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