Dutch edit

Etymology edit

First attested as holsto in 947 and 973. Etymology unknown. Not derived from hulst (holly, Ilex aquifolium).

Pronunciation edit

Proper noun edit

Olst n

  1. A village and former municipality of Olst-Wijhe, Overijssel, Netherlands.

Derived terms edit

References edit

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