Statendam
Dutch
editEtymology
editFirst attested as Statendam Voet Veer in 1838-1857. Compound of Staten and dam (“dam”). Originally the name of a dam constructed by the Estates of Holland.
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editStatendam n
References
edit- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN