Empel
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
First attested as empele in 815-816. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from an ancient hydronym composed of Proto-Germanic *ama- (“natural watercourse”) and *apa (“river, stream”). Compare Emmen and Emst.
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Proper noun edit
Empel n
- A village in 's-Hertogenbosch, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
- Synonym: 't Slotgat (Carnival nickname)
Derived terms edit
References edit
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN