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Deursen-Dennenburg
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Dutch
Etymology
Deursen is first attested as dorne in the 13th century. Dennenburg is first attested as derenburhc in the first quarter of the 13th century. Deursen derives from the dative singular form of nl dum dorn thorn, thorn bush, here perhaps referring to a set of fortifications covered in brambles. Dennenburg is a compound of an uncertain first element and nl burg fortified settlement, castle. The first element may derive from nl gem-pro *darnja- secret, hidden. Formerly two independent villages. Compare for Dennenburg nl Daarle.
Pronunciation
nl /ˈdøːr.sə(n) ˈdɛ.nə(n)ˌbʏrx/
nl Deur sen- Den nen burg
Proper noun
n
nl village mun/Oss p/North Brabant c/Netherlands
Derived terms
nl Deursen en Dennenburg
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