Exel

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as exsell in 1356. Etymology uncertain. Perhaps a compound of Middle Dutch eike (“oak, Quercus”) and lo (“light forest”). Another possibility is a compound of either Middle Dutch eike (“oak, Quercus”) or a personal name and sele (“hall house”). Compare Hexel and Hooge Hexel.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛk.səl/
  • Hyphenation: Exel
  • Rhymes: -ɛksəl

Proper noun

Exel n

  1. a village in Lochem, Gelderland, Netherlands

Derived terms

  • Exels

References

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