Dutch edit

Etymology edit

First attested as magele and magentlo in 1381-1383. Compound of an unclear first element and lo (light forest). The first element may be a personal name. Compare Magstadt and Maghull.

Pronunciation edit

Proper noun edit

Magele n

  1. A hamlet in Twenterand, Overijssel, Netherlands.

References edit

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