Oudezijl

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Seven Caspelen of de oude Zijl in 1781. Compound of oud (“old”) and zijl (“drainage sluice”). Named after a nearby sluice.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɑu̯.dəˌzɛi̯l/
  • Hyphenation: Ou‧de‧zijl

Proper noun

Oudezijl n

  1. A hamlet in Oldambt, Groningen, Netherlands.

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