Pottum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as den hoff Pottum in 1502. Etymology uncertain due to a paucity of old attestations. Potentially derived from pot (“pot, vessel”) and heem (“home, settlement”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈpɔ.tʏm/
  • Hyphenation: Pot‧tum

Proper noun

Pottum n

  1. A hamlet in Neder-Betuwe, Gelderland, Netherlands.

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