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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as sovlen in 1139. Derived from the hydronym Zoel (first attested as solina in 788-789), which is likely cognate to Middle Dutch solen (“soil, dirty”) and sol (“pool, muddy pool”). Compare Zuilen.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Zoelen n
- A village and former municipality of Buren, Gelderland, Netherlands
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References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN