Donzel

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested as Donzel in 1732. Etymology unknown. Perhaps related to does (“mossy bog, light peat”). Compare Doesburg, Dunsborg, Duisburg, Duisdorf and Duisenburg.

Pronunciation[edit]

Proper noun[edit]

Donzel n

  1. A hamlet in Bernheze, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

References[edit]

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