Vilsteren

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as vilsteren in 1233. Etymology unknown. A proposed derivation from Proto-Germanic *felis (“rock, hill”) is unlikely.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvɪl.stə.rə(n)/
• Hyphenation: Vil‧ste‧ren
• Rhymes: -ɪlstərən

Proper noun

Vilsteren n

1. A village in Ommen, Overijssel, Netherlands

Derived terms

• Vilsternaar
• Vilster

References

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