Gortel

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as gurtell in the 14th century. Etymology unknown. Possibly derived from a compound of either groot (“great, big”) or Middle Dutch gort (“porridge, muddy ground”) and lo (“light forest”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɣɔr.təl/
  • Hyphenation: Gor‧tel
  • Rhymes: -ɔrtəl

Proper noun

Gortel n

  1. A hamlet in Epe, Gelderland, Netherlands.

Derived terms
  • van Gortel

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