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Etymology

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First attested as Benders in 1899. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from Benders (a surname) or from a compound of bent (moor grass, Molinia sp.) and dialectal dres (communal pasture).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛn.dər.sə/
  • Hyphenation: Ben‧der‧se

Proper noun

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Benderse n

  1. A hamlet in De Wolden, Drenthe, Netherlands.

References

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