Rimpelt

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Rimpeld in 1838-1857. Etymology uncertain. Perhaps derived from rimpel (“wrinkle”). A derivation from the personal name Rimbald is unlikely.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈrɪm.pəlt/
  • Hyphenation: Rim‧pelt
  • Rhymes: -ɪmpəlt

Proper noun

Rimpelt n

  1. A hamlet in Bergen, Limburg, Netherlands.

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