Niersen

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Etymology

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First attested as in niirsen in 1335-1336. Etymology unknown. The hamlet's location next to a stream suggests that the toponym might be derived from an ancient hydronym derived in turn from Proto-Indo-European *ner- (penetrate, dive, hide oneself) or *nor-. An etymological relationship with Neersen in Westphalia is unlikely because of divergent vocalism in the oldest attestations. Compare Neer.

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Proper noun

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Niersen n

  1. A hamlet in Epe, Gelderland, Netherlands

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References

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