Tolkamer

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Tol in 1773. Derived from Middle Dutch tolcamere (“tollhouse”). Named after a tollhouse that was built at the location of the village after the Rhine changed course away from Lobith.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈtɔlˌkaː.mər/
  • Hyphenation: Tol‧ka‧mer

Proper noun

Tolkamer n

  1. A village in Zevenaar, Gelderland, Netherlands.
    Synonym: Tollusland (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms
  • Tolkamenaar
  • Tolkamers

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