Oss
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See also: Appendix:Variations of "oss"
Etymology
Proper noun
Oss
- A city and municipality of North Brabant, Netherlands.
Etymology
First attested as Old Dutch Os in 1069. Etymology unknown. Potentially derived from an ancient hydronym. No relationship with os (“castrated bull”). Compare Ussen.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Oss n
- Oss (a city and municipality of North Brabant, Netherlands)
- Synonyms: Chicago aan de Maas (pejorative nickname), Ossekoppenrijk (Carnival nickname)
- Meronyms: Achterste Heide, Benedeneind, Berghem, Boveneind, Demen, Deursen-Dennenburg, Dieden, Duurendseind, Elst, Geffen, Gement, Haren, Herpen, Huisseling, Keent, Kleine Koolwijk, Koolwijk, Lith, Lithoijen, Macharen, Maren-Kessel, Megen, Neerlangel, Neerloon, Oijen, Overlangel, Ravenstein, Teeffelen, 't Wild
Derived terms
- Ossenaar
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN
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