Oensel

Dutch

Etymology

• (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

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

Proper noun

Oensel n

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

References

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