Boxtel

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Proper noun

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Boxtel

  1. A town and municipality in North Brabant province, Netherlands.

Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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First attested as buchestelle in 1108-1110. Derived from a compound of Middle Dutch buk (roebuck, hart) and stelle (stable). Compare Aarle-Rixtel and Scheepstal.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔk.stəl/
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  • Hyphenation: Boxtel
  • Rhymes: -ɔkstəl

Proper noun

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Boxtel n

  1. A town and municipality of North Brabant, Netherlands
    Synonym: Eendengat (Carnival nickname)
    Meronyms: Den Berg, De Vorst, Esch, Hal, Heult, Hezelaar, Kasteren, Kinderbos, Kleinder-Liempde, Langenberg, Lennisheuvel, Liempde, Luissel, Nergena, Roond, Schorvert, Selissen, Tongeren, Vrilkhoven

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References

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  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN