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Kasteren
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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as casterle in 1387. Etymology nl unclear. Potentially derived from nl dum *caster type of tree. Hypothesised derivations from a compound of la castra military camp, fortified post and nl lo light forest, dum caste granary, warehouse or odt aster maple, Acer sp. and nl lo light forest all run into difficulties when compared to the oldest attestation. Compare nl Castelré, nl Castenray, nl Casteren and nl Castert.
Pronunciation
nl /ˈkɑs.tə.rə(n)/
nl Kas te ren
nl ɑstərən 3
Proper noun
n
nl hamlet mun/Boxtel p/North Brabant c/Netherlands
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