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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as emze in 1255-1256. Etymology unknown. Potentially derived from a hydronym Proto-Germanic *ama-isa, itself derived from *ama- (“natural current, stream”). The final -t is a recent addition. Compare Emmen and Empel.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Emst n
- A village in Epe, Gelderland, Netherlands
Derived terms
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN