Fortmond

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as vortmen in 1227. Etymology uncertain. A proposed derivation from a compound of voorde (“ford, crossing”) and man (“man, inhabitant”) is unlikely in light of comparisons with similar toponyms. Compare Bathmen, Berkum, Besthmen, Diermen, Giethmen, Helpman, Hertme, Ratum, Reutum, Thamen, Wachtum and Wijthmen.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈfɔrt.mɔnt/
Hyphenation: Fort‧mond

Proper noun

Fortmond n

A hamlet in Olst-Wijhe, Overijssel, Netherlands.

References

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