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Kethel
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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as harega in the first half of the 11th century. Originally called Hargan, derived from the dative plural form of nl odt harag holy place. The toponym was eventually replaced by Kethel, perhaps derived from nl dum ketel bowl-shaped depression in the landscape or nl ketel kettle (here referring to the sign of an inn). Compare nl Hargen, nl Harich and en Harrow. Formerly an independent village.
Pronunciation
nl Ke thel
nl ketel
Proper noun
n
nl neighbourhood city/Schiedam p/South Holland c/Netherlands
Derived terms
nl Kethel en Spaland
References
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