Scheepstal

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as schepstal in 1246. Compound of Middle Dutch scheep (“ship, boat”) and stal (“anchorage, safe haven”). Compare Aarle-Rixtel and Boxtel.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsxeːp.stɑl/
  • Hyphenation: Scheep‧stal

Proper noun

Scheepstal n

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

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