Winssen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as winisen in 1153. Likely derived from Proto-Germanic *winisa (“pasture”). A derivation from Old Dutch Winso (“a personal name”) with collectivising suffix -ing- is unlikely. Compare Neerwinden.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɪn.sə(n)/
  • Hyphenation: Wins‧sen
  • Rhymes: -ɪnsən

Proper noun

Winssen n

  1. A village and former municipality of Beuningen, Gelderland, Netherlands.
    Synonym: Oelewaal (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms
  • Winssenaar
  • Winssens

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