Stormarn

German

Etymology

Said by Adam of Bremen to derive from Old Saxon storm because of the stormy weather the area was subjected to, though a connection with the name of the river Stör is also quite possible.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʃtɔʁmaʁn/
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  • Hyphenation: Stor‧marn

Proper noun

Stormarn n (proper noun, genitive Stormarns or (optionally with an article) Stormarn)

  1. A historical region in southern Schleswig-Holstein, bordered by the rivers Stör, Krückau, Trave, Bille, and Elbe.
  2. A rural district of Schleswig-Holstein. Seat: Bad Oldesloe.
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