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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as bagoloso in 715. Compound of Old Dutch *baka (“spine, ridge”) and lo (“light forest”). The readings of the first element as Proto-Germanic *bagna- (“badger”) or *bakon- (“pork, swine”) are incorrect.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Bakel n
- A village in Gemert-Bakel, North Brabant, Netherlands
- Synonym: Pierewaaiersrijk (Carnival nickname)
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References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN