Exel

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as exsell in 1356. Etymology uncertain. Perhaps a compound of Middle Dutch eike (“oak, Quercus”) and lo (“light forest”). Another possibility is a compound of either Middle Dutch eike (“oak, Quercus”) or a personal name and sele (“hall house”). Compare Hexel and Hooge Hexel.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɛk.səl/
• Hyphenation: Exel
• Rhymes: -ɛksəl

Proper noun

Exel n

1. A village in Lochem, Gelderland, Netherlands.

Derived terms

• Exels

References

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