Reutum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as in riatnon in the late 10th century. Derived from Proto-Germanic *hreud (“reed”) suffixed with a collectivising suffix. Compare Bathmen, Berkum, Besthmen, Diermen, Fortmond, Giethmen, Helpman, Hertme, Ratum, Thamen, Wachtum and Wijthmen.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrøː.tʏm/
• Hyphenation: Reu‧tum

Proper noun

Reutum n

1. A village in Tubbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands.

Derived terms

• Reutummer
• Reutums

References

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