Oude Statenzijl

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Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Generaliteits of Staten Zijl in 1781. Derived from oud (old) and a compound of Staten (Estates General) and zijl (drainage sluice). The element oud was added to distinguish the toponym from Nieuwe Statenzijl.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑu̯.də ˈstaː.tə(n)ˌzɛi̯l/
  • Hyphenation: Ou‧de Sta‧ten‧zijl

Proper noun

Oude Statenzijl n

  1. A hamlet in Oldambt, Groningen, Netherlands

References

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