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English
Proper noun
Haelen
- A village and municipality of Belgium
- Synonym: Halen
- A village and municipality of the Netherlands
Dutch
Etymology
First attested as haele in 1224. Derived from the dative plural form of Proto-Germanic *halha- (“bend or spur of a highland”). Compare Halen.
See also Limburgish Hale.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Haelen n
- A village and former municipality of Leudal, Limburg, Netherlands
- Synonym: 't Vreigelriek (Carnival nickname)
Derived terms
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN