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Genzelis

GEÑZELIS

Etymology

Cf. Gañdzel, Géndzel (see). Probably from German Hänsel, Hänzel: Johannes ¹. Cf. polish Henzel, Hencel, Handzel, Hancel: Hanc: Jan (SSNO II 252).

Feminine FORMS

Genzelienė / Genzelytė

Pronunciation

/²ˈɡʲɛnʲˑzʲɛlʲɪs/

SEE ALSO

SOURCES

1. M. Gottschald, 1954, p. 354.