Oss

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Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Old Dutch Os in 1069. Etymology unknown. Potentially derived from an ancient hydronym. No relationship with os (“castrated bull”). Compare Ussen.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔs/
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  • Hyphenation: Oss
  • Rhymes: -ɔs
  • Homophone: os

Proper noun

Oss n

  1. Oss (a city and municipality of North Brabant, Netherlands)
    Synonyms: Chicago aan de Maas (pejorative nickname), Ossekoppenrijk (Carnival nickname)
    Meronyms: Achterste Heide, Benedeneind, Berghem, Boveneind, Demen, Deursen-Dennenburg, Dieden, Duurendseind, Elst, Geffen, Gement, Haren, Herpen, Huisseling, Keent, Kleine Koolwijk, Koolwijk, Lith, Lithoijen, Macharen, Maren-Kessel, Megen, Neerlangel, Neerloon, Oijen, Overlangel, Ravenstein, Teeffelen, 't Wild

Derived terms

References

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