Megchelen

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested as mehla in 1138. Compound of Middle Dutch lo (light forest) and an unclear first component. Potentially related to Maasmechelen and Mechelen.

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Proper noun[edit]

Megchelen n

  1. A village in Oude IJsselstreek, Gelderland, Netherlands.
    Synonym: Timpendarp (Carnival nickname)

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References[edit]

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