Wapse

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as de wapse in 1384. Etymology unknown. Not derived from wesp (“wasp”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɑp.sə/
  • Hyphenation: Wap‧se

Proper noun

Wapse n

  1. A village in Westerveld, Drenthe, Netherlands.

Derived terms

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