Liessel

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Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

First attested as liesel in 1312-1350. Etymology unknown. Potentially a compound of lies (great manna grass, Glyceria maxima) and either Old Dutch sele (hall home) or lo (light forest). Compare Luissel.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈli.səl/
  • Hyphenation: Lies‧sel

Proper noun

Liessel n

  1. A village in Deurne, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
    Synonym: Keienland (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

References

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