Gortel

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as gurtell in the 14th century. Etymology unknown. Possibly derived from a compound of either groot (“great, big”) or Middle Dutch gort (“porridge, muddy ground”) and lo (“light forest”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɣɔr.təl/
• Hyphenation: Gor‧tel
• Rhymes: -ɔrtəl

Proper noun

Gortel n

1. A hamlet in Epe, Gelderland, Netherlands.

Derived terms

• van Gortel

References

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