Megen

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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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.

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Proper noun

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Megen n

  1. A city and former municipality of Oss, North Brabant, Netherlands
    Synonym: Keiendonk (Carnival nickname)

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References

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