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Dutch
Etymology
- (Gelderland) First attested as castra around 850. Derived from Latin castra (“military encampment, fortress”). The -en ending is a later development.
- (Noord-Brabant) (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Kesteren n
- A village and former municipality of Neder-Betuwe, Gelderland, Netherlands
- A neighbourhood of Breda, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Derived terms
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN