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Elp
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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as in elpe in 1362. Likely derived from an ancient hydronym, which may derive in turn from a compound of a term cognate to got aljan diligence, zeal and gem-pro *apa current, watercourse. Compare nl Aalden, nl Eelde and de Elpe.
Pronunciation
nl /ɛlp/
nl Elp
nl ɛlp 1
Proper noun
n
nl village mun/Midden-Drenthe p/Drenthe c/Netherlands
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