Uffelse

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as offels in 1531. Etymology unknown. Tenuously linked to Old Dutch Uffilo (“a personal name”). Compare Uffelte.

See also Limburgish Öffelse.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʏ.fəl.sə/
  • Hyphenation: Uf‧fel‧se

Proper noun

Uffelse n

  1. A village in Leudal, Limburg, Netherlands.

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