Emst

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as emze in 1255-1256. Etymology unknown. Potentially derived from a hydronym Proto-Germanic *ama-isa, itself derived from *ama- (“natural current, stream”). The final -t is a recent addition. Compare Emmen and Empel.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɛmst/
  • Hyphenation: Emst
  • Rhymes: -ɛmst

Proper noun

Emst n

  1. A village in Epe, Gelderland, Netherlands.

Derived terms
  • Emstenaar
  • Emsts
  • van Emst

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