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Dutch
Etymology
- (Gelderland) First attested as onsel in 1335. Etymology unknown. A compound derivation from Middle Dutch Oene (a personal name) and sale (“hall house”) is unlikely.
- (Limburg) First attested as onensel in 1335. Etymology unknown. Compare the etymology above. See also Limburgish Oansel.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈun.səl/
- Hyphenation: Oen‧sel
Proper noun
Oensel n
- A hamlet in Maasdriel, Gelderland, Netherlands
- A hamlet in Beekdaelen, Limburg, Netherlands
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN