Driel

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as drihle in 1196. Etymology uncertain. Perhaps derived from Old Dutch *drila (“three-forked junction”), in this case referring to an intersection of three rivers. A derivation from a compound of drie (“three”) and lo (“light forest on sandy soil”) has also been proposed. Compare Hoenzadriel, Kerkdriel and Velddriel.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dril/
  • Hyphenation: Driel
  • Rhymes: -il

Proper noun

Driel n

  1. a village and former municipality of Overbetuwe, Gelderland, Netherlands

Derived terms

  • Drielenaar
  • Driels

References

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