Bessens

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested as Bessens in 1664. Borrowed from West Frisian Bessens, of uncertain etymology. The toponym may derive from Besse (a personal name).

Pronunciation[edit]

Proper noun[edit]

Bessens n

  1. A hamlet in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands.

References[edit]

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

German Low German[edit]

Noun[edit]

Bessens m

  1. plural of Bessen