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Etymology

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First attested as hossem and hesne in 1328. Etymology uncertain. Ostensibly a compound of a personal name and heem (home, settlement), but the second attestation of 1328 casts doubt on this etymology. Compare Dalfsen, Oudleusen and Welsum.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɛ.sʏm/
  • Hyphenation: Hes‧sum

Proper noun

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Hessum n

  1. A hamlet in Dalfsen, Overijssel, Netherlands.

References

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