Wehl
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Dutch[edit]
Etymology[edit]
First attested as wele in 1200. Etymology uncertain. The location of the village precludes the possibility of a derivation from wiel (“kolk lake”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Wehl n
- A village and former municipality of Doetinchem, Gelderland, Netherlands.
- Synonym: Snuuterderp (Carnival nickname)
Derived terms[edit]
References[edit]
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN
German[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- Wehle f
Etymology[edit]
From Low German Wehl, Weel, from Middle Low German wêl. Cognate with Dutch wiel.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
Wehl m or n (strong, genitive Wehls or Wehles, plural Wehle)
- (Northern Germany) a water-filled depression, especially at the back of a dyke
Declension[edit]
Declension of Wehl [masculine // neuter, strong]
See also[edit]
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