Varsseveld

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as versnevelde in 1152. Perhaps a compound of Middle Dutch varse (“young cow”) and veld (“field”). Another etymology explains the first component as Middle Dutch versene (“heel”), used here as a metaphor for the shape of the field. Compare Peursum, Poederoijen, Poeijers, Sterksel, Vaarle, Vaarsel, Varsen, Varssel, Varsselder, Ten Vorsel and Bolsele.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvɑr.səˌvɛlt/
• Hyphenation: Vars‧se‧veld

Proper noun

Varsseveld n

1. A village and former municipality of Oude IJsselstreek, Gelderland, Netherlands.

Derived terms

• Varssevelder
• Varssevelds

References

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