Losser

See also: losser

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as in lutheri in the late 10th century. Etymology unknown. Proposed etymologies include a derivation from Old Dutch Leudhari (“a personal name”) or a compound of a first element cognate to Old Saxon lûtan (“bend”) and Old Dutch heri (“sandy ridge”). Compare De Lutte, Lutten and Lutten.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈlɔ.sər/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: Los‧ser
  • Rhymes: -ɔsər
  • Homophone: losser

Proper noun

Losser n

  1. A village and municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands.
    Meronyms: Beuningen, De Lutte, De Poppe, De Zoeke, Glane, Glane-Beekhoek, Mekkelhorst, Overdinkel

Derived terms
  • Lossernaar
  • Lossers

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