Vilsteren

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as vilsteren in 1233. Etymology unknown. A proposed derivation from Proto-Germanic *felis (“rock, hill”) is unlikely.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈvɪl.stə.rə(n)/
  • Hyphenation: Vil‧ste‧ren
  • Rhymes: -ɪlstərən

Proper noun

Vilsteren n

  1. A village in Ommen, Overijssel, Netherlands.

Derived terms
  • Vilsternaar
  • Vilster

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