Eelde

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as elde in 1139. Etymology uncertain. Unlikely to be derived from Middle Dutch ele (“moose”). One hypothesis proposes a link to eelt (“callous”), here referring to a hard layer of peat. Compare Aalden and Elp.

See also Dutch Low Saxon Eel.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈeːl.də/
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  • Hyphenation: Eel‧de
  • Rhymes: -eːldə

Proper noun

Eelde n

  1. A village and former municipality of Tynaarlo, Drenthe, Netherlands.

Derived terms

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