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Emst
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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as emze in 1255-1256. Etymology nl unknown. Potentially derived from a hydronym gem-pro *ama-isa, itself derived from gem-pro *ama- natural current, stream. The final -t is a recent addition. Compare nl Emmen and nl Empel.
Pronunciation
nl /ɛmst/
nl Emst
nl ɛmst
Proper noun
n
nl village mun/Epe p/Gelderland c/Netherlands
Derived terms
nl Emstenaar
nl Emsts
nl van Emst
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