Besthmen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as bestmannyng in 1381-1383. Etymology unknown. Not a compound of best (“best”) and man (“man”). Compare Bathmen, Berkum, Diermen, Fortmond, Giethmen, Helpman, Hertme, Ratum, Reutum, Thamen, Wachtum, Wijthmen.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛst.mə(n)/
  • Hyphenation: Besth‧men

Proper noun

Besthmen n

  1. A hamlet in Ommen, Overijssel, Netherlands.

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