Wachtum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as to wachtman in 1381-1383. Etymology unknown. The first element may be wacht (“watch, watchman”). Compare Bathmen, Berkum, Besthmen, Diermen, Fortmond, Giethmen, Helpman, Hertme, Ratum, Reutum, Thamen and Wijthmen.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʋɑx.tʏm/
• Hyphenation: Wach‧tum

Proper noun

Wachtum n

1. A village in Coevorden, Drenthe, Netherlands.

Derived terms

• Wachtummer

References

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