Driel

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Etymology

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First attested as drihle in 1196. Etymology uncertain. Perhaps derived from Old Dutch *drila (three-forked junction), in this case referring to an intersection of three rivers. A derivation from a compound of drie (three) and lo (light forest on sandy soil) has also been proposed. Compare Hoenzadriel, Kerkdriel and Velddriel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /dril/
  • Hyphenation: Driel
  • Rhymes: -il

Proper noun

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Driel n

  1. A village and former municipality of Overbetuwe, Gelderland, Netherlands

Derived terms

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References

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