Dutch edit

Etymology edit

First attested as skiramere and skeramera in the 13th century. Derived from Old Frisian skir (bright, whitish) and mere (lake, pool). Originally a hydronym. Compare Grootschermer.

Pronunciation edit

Proper noun edit

Scharmer n

  1. A village in Midden-Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.

References edit

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