Giessen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as giscen in 1178. Etymology uncertain. Appears to be derived from a hydronym cognate to Proto-Germanic *geusan (“flow powerfully, pour”). Compare Giessendam.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɣi.sə(n)/

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• Hyphenation: Gies‧sen
• Rhymes: -isən

Proper noun

Giessen n

1. A village and former municipality of Altena, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

Derived terms

• Giessenaar
• Giessens

References

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