Bierum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as berum in the 13th century. Derived from the dative plural form of Old Frisian bêre (“barn, house”). Compare Burum, Hogebieren, Pietersbierum and Sexbierum.

See also Dutch Low Saxon Baaierm.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbiː.rʏm/
  • Hyphenation: Bie‧rum

Proper noun

Bierum n

  1. a village and former municipality of Eemsdelta, Groningen, Netherlands

References

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