Tolkamer

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Tol in 1773. Derived from Middle Dutch tolcamere (“tollhouse”). Named after a tollhouse that was built at the location of the village after the Rhine changed course away from Lobith.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtɔlˌkaː.mər/
• Hyphenation: Tol‧ka‧mer

Proper noun

Tolkamer n

1. A village in Zevenaar, Gelderland, Netherlands.

   Synonym: Tollusland (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

• Tolkamenaar
• Tolkamers

References

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