Den Osse

Dutch

Etymology

Attested as Osse Steert in 1636. Derived from os (“ox, castrated bull”). Named after a former inn.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /dɛn ˈɔ.sə/
  • Hyphenation: Den Os‧se
  • Rhymes: -ɔsə

Proper noun

Den Osse n

  1. A hamlet in Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland, Netherlands.

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