Wezel

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See also: wezel and węzeł

Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as Wezel in 1849. Proposed etymologies include a derivation from the hydronym Proto-Germanic *Wisila, a compound formed from Proto-Germanic *wisô- (pasture, meadow) and lo (light forest), a compound formed from Old Dutch winna (pasture, meadow) and lo (pool) or a derivation from Old Dutch *wisilo (good forest). The hamlet could also be named after Wesel. Compare Wenum-Wiesel, Wessel and Wissel.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Wezel n

  1. A hamlet in Wijchen, Gelderland, Netherlands

References

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