Winssen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as winisen in 1153. Likely derived from Proto-Germanic *winisa (“pasture”). A derivation from Old Dutch Winso (a personal name) with collectivising suffix -ing- is unlikely. Compare Neerwinden.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʋɪn.sə(n)/
• Hyphenation: Wins‧sen
• Rhymes: -ɪnsən

Proper noun

Winssen n

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

   Synonym: Oelewaal (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

• Winssenaar
• Winssens

References

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