Velddriel

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as thrile in 996. Compound of veld (“field”) and Driel. Compare Driel, Hoenzadriel and Kerkdriel.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /vɛltˈdril/
  • Hyphenation: Veld‧driel

Proper noun

Velddriel n

  1. A village in Maasdriel, Gelderland, Netherlands.
    Synonym: Schumersdurp (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms
  • Velddrielenaar
  • Velddriels

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