Tolkamer
Dutch
editEtymology
editFirst 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
editProper noun
editTolkamer n
- A village in Zevenaar, Gelderland, Netherlands.
- Synonym: Tollusland (Carnival nickname)
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editReferences
edit- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN