kerspel

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle Dutch kerspel, from kerke (church) +‎ spellen (to proclaim).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛrˌspəl/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: ker‧spel

Noun

kerspel n (plural kerspels or kerspelen, diminutive kerspeltje n)

  1. (historical) parish
    Synonym: parochie
  2. (historical, civil law) jurisdictional area comprised by that of a (former) parish

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