Epse

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as epse in 1195. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from Proto-Germanic *apa- (“river, current”), more specifically from the hydronym *apa-isa. A derivation from the metathised form of Middle Dutch esp (“aspen, Populus tremula”) is not likely based on the oldest attestations.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɛp.sə/
• Hyphenation: Ep‧se
• Rhymes: -ɛpsə

Proper noun

Epse n

1. A village in Lochem, Gelderland, Netherlands

Derived terms

• Epsenaar
• Epser

References

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