Reutum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as in riatnon in the late 10th century. Derived from Proto-Germanic *hreud (“reed”) suffixed with a collectivising suffix. Compare Bathmen, Berkum, Besthmen, Diermen, Fortmond, Giethmen, Helpman, Hertme, Ratum, Thamen, Wachtum and Wijthmen.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrøː.tʏm/
  • Hyphenation: Reu‧tum

Proper noun

Reutum n

  1. a village in Tubbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands

Derived terms

  • Reutummer
  • Reutums

References

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