Emst

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as emze in 1255-1256. Etymology unknown. Potentially derived from a hydronym Proto-Germanic *ama-isa, itself derived from *ama- (“natural current, stream”). The final -t is a recent addition. Compare Emmen and Empel.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɛmst/
• Hyphenation: Emst
• Rhymes: -ɛmst

Proper noun

Emst n

1. a village in Epe, Gelderland, Netherlands

Derived terms

• Emstenaar
• Emsts
• van Emst

References

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