Duizel

Dutch

Alternative forms

Dèùzel (dialect form)

Etymology

First attested as duselam before 1026. Derived from the dative plural form of the hydronym Old Dutch *Dusel, which in turn is likely derived from a term cognate with Middle High German dusen (“to move thoughtlessly”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈdœy̯.zəl/
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Hyphenation: Dui‧zel
Rhymes: -œy̯zəl
Homophone: duizel

Proper noun

Duizel n

A village and former municipality of Eersel, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
Synonym: Zwetsland (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

Duizelnaar
Duizels
Duizel en Steensel

References

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