Duizel

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • Dèùzel (dialect form)

Etymology

First attested as duselam before 1026. Derived from the dative plural form of the hydronym Old Dutch *Dusel, which in turn is likely derived from a term cognate with Middle High German dusen (“to move thoughtlessly”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdœy̯.zəl/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: Dui‧zel
  • Rhymes: -œy̯zəl
  • Homophone: duizel

Proper noun

Duizel n

  1. a village and former municipality of Eersel, North Brabant, Netherlands
    Synonym: Zwetsland (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

References

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