Rijkel

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Etymology

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Potentially attested as rikilo in the 10th century, attested with certainty as rikel in 1343. Compound of Old Dutch riki (wealthy, powerful, royal) and lo (light forest).

See also Limburgish Riekel.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Rijkel n

  1. A hamlet in Beesel, Limburg, Netherlands.

References

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