Saasveld

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as saterslo in 1145. Originally a compound of an unclear first element and lo (“light forest”). The first element may be a personal name. The second element was gradually replaced by veld (“field”). Compare Harreveld and Lievelde.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsaːs.vɛlt/
• Hyphenation: Saas‧veld

Proper noun

Saasveld n

1. A village in Dinkelland, Overijssel, Netherlands

Derived terms

• Saasvelder
• Saasvelds

References

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