Wapse

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as de wapse in 1384. Etymology unknown. Not derived from wesp (“wasp”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʋɑp.sə/
• Hyphenation: Wap‧se

Proper noun

Wapse n

1. A village in Westerveld, Drenthe, Netherlands.

Derived terms

• Wapserveen

References

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