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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as giscen in 1178. Etymology uncertain. Appears to be derived from a hydronym cognate to Proto-Germanic *geusan (“flow powerfully, pour”). Compare Giessendam.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɣi.sə(n)/
- Hyphenation: Gies‧sen
- Rhymes: -isən
Proper noun
Giessen n
- A village and former municipality of Altena, North Brabant, Netherlands
Derived terms
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN