Oensel

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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

  1. A hamlet in Maasdriel, Gelderland, Netherlands.
  2. A hamlet in Beekdaelen, Limburg, Netherlands.

References

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