Wachtum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as to wachtman in 1381-1383. Etymology unknown. The first element may be wacht (“watch, watchman”). Compare Bathmen, Berkum, Besthmen, Diermen, Fortmond, Giethmen, Helpman, Hertme, Ratum, Reutum, Thamen and Wijthmen.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɑx.tʏm/
  • Hyphenation: Wach‧tum

Proper noun

Wachtum n

  1. a village in Coevorden, Drenthe, Netherlands

Derived terms

  • Wachtummer

References

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