Donzel

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈdɔn.zəl/
  • Hyphenation: Don‧zel
  • Rhymes: -ɔnzəl

Proper noun

Donzel n

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

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