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
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