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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as hanzon in 1193. Derived from the hydronym Eys, a stream currently known as the Eijserbeek. The hydronym likely derives from Proto-Indo-European *kanak- (“yellow”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. Very unlikely PIE form
See also Limburgish Ees.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Eys n
- A village in Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, Netherlands
Derived terms
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN