Megen
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Alternative forms
- Méége (dialect spelling)
Etymology
First attested as meginun in 721-722. Etymology unknown. Proposed derivations from a hydronym or a compound of a personal name and heem (“home, settlement”) do not match the oldest attestations.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Megen n
- A city and former municipality of Oss, North Brabant, Netherlands
- Synonym: Keiendonk (Carnival nickname)
Derived terms
- Megenaar
- Megens
- Megen, Haren en Macharen
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN
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