De Roskam

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as de Roskam herberg in 1830-1855. Derived from roskam (“currycomb”). Originally the name of an inn.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /də ˈrɔs.kɑm/
  • Hyphenation: De Ros‧kam

Proper noun

De Roskam n

  1. A hamlet in Kampen, Overijssel, Netherlands.

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