Zoelen

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Etymology

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First attested as sovlen in 1139. Derived from the hydronym Zoel (first attested as solina in 788-789), which is likely cognate to Middle Dutch solen (soil, dirty) and sol (pool, muddy pool). Compare Zuilen.

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Proper noun

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Zoelen n

  1. A village and former municipality of Buren, Gelderland, Netherlands

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References

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