Heerle

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Etymology

First attested as in herelle in 1277. Likely derived from Proto-Germanic *harila (small sandy ridge), related to *harugaz (grove, sanctuary, halidom). Compare Heel, Heerlen and Heers.

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Proper noun

Heerle n

  1. A village in Roosendaal, North Brabant, Netherlands
    Synonym: Puitelaand (Carnival nickname)

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References

  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN