Donzel

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Etymology

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First attested as Donzel in 1732. Etymology unknown. Perhaps related to does (mossy bog, light peat). Compare Doesburg, Dunsborg, Duisburg, Duisdorf and Duisenburg.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Donzel n

  1. A hamlet in Bernheze, North Brabant, Netherlands

References

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