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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as vinckel in 1299. Etymology uncertain. Perhaps a compound of Middle Dutch vinke (“turf of poor quality”) and lo (“pool”).
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Vinkel n
- A village in 's-Hertogenbosch, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
- Synonym: Kafland (Carnival nickname)
Derived terms
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN