This is the 5889th most frequent Dutch word.
pauwel
The Dutch word "pauwel" is an old or rare term, often a personal name (Paul); it has no widely recognized separate meaning in modern Dutch.
Here, 'Pauwel' designates a historical religious figure, particularly Saint Pauwel.
Tijdens de middeleeuwen waren er festiviteiten ter ere van Sint-Pauwel.
During the Middle Ages, there were festivities in honor of St. Pauwel.
In this example, 'Pauwel' is again a proper noun referring to an individual's name.
Ik zag een man genaamd Pauwel in het park wandelen.
I saw a man named Pauwel walking in the park.
In this sentence, 'Pauwel' is used as a proper noun referring to a traditional personal name.