Oensel

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

  • (Gelderland) First attested as onsel in 1335. Etymology unknown. A compound derivation from Middle Dutch Oene (“a personal name”) and sale (“hall house”) is unlikely.
  • (Limburg) First attested as onensel in 1335. Etymology unknown. Compare the etymology above. See also Limburgish Oansel.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈun.səl/
  • Hyphenation: Oen‧sel

Proper noun[edit]

Oensel n

  1. A hamlet in Maasdriel, Gelderland, Netherlands.
  2. A hamlet in Beekdaelen, Limburg, Netherlands.

References[edit]

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