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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as winisen in 1153. Likely derived from Proto-Germanic *winisa (“pasture”). A derivation from Old Dutch Winso (a personal name) with collectivising suffix -ing- is unlikely. Compare Neerwinden.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Winssen n
- A village and former municipality of Beuningen, Gelderland, Netherlands
- Synonym: Oelewaal (Carnival nickname)
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References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN