Donzel

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Donzel in 1732. Etymology unknown. Perhaps related to does (“mossy bog, light peat”). Compare Doesburg, Dunsborg, Duisburg, Duisdorf and Duisenburg.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdɔn.zəl/
• Hyphenation: Don‧zel
• Rhymes: -ɔnzəl

Proper noun

Donzel n

1. A hamlet in Bernheze, North Brabant, Netherlands

References

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