De Bruil
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
- (Gelderland) First attested as ten broeill in 1494. Derived from dialectal bruil (“soggy overgrown pasture”), a further development from Middle Dutch briel (“fenced woodland or park”). See also Dutch Low Saxon De Bräöl.
- (Groningen) First attested as De Bruil in 1795. Derived from dialectal bruil (“soggy overgrown pasture”). See also Dutch Low Saxon De Brail.
Pronunciation edit
Proper noun edit
- A hamlet in Berkelland, Gelderland, Netherlands.
- A hamlet in Westerwolde, Groningen, Netherlands.
References edit
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN