Dutch edit

Etymology edit

First attested as heghelsclo and hegheslo in 1381-1383. Derived from hoog (high, elevated) and a compound of an uncertain first element and lo (light forest). Compare Hexel.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦoː.ɣə ˈɦɛk.səl/
  • Hyphenation: Ho‧ge Hexel
  • Rhymes: -ɛksəl

Proper noun edit

Hoge Hexel n

  1. A hamlet in Wierden, Overijssel, Netherlands.

References edit

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