Varsseveld

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Dutch

Etymology

First attested as versnevelde in 1152. Perhaps a compound of Middle Dutch varse (“young cow”) and veld (“field”). Another etymology explains the first component as Middle Dutch versene (“heel”), used here as a metaphor for the shape of the field. Compare Peursum, Poederoijen, Poeijers, Sterksel, Vaarle, Vaarsel, Varsen, Varssel, Varsselder, Ten Vorsel and Bolsele.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɑr.səˌvɛlt/
  • Hyphenation: Vars‧se‧veld

Proper noun

Varsseveld n

  1. A village and former municipality of Oude IJsselstreek, Gelderland, Netherlands

Derived terms

References

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