Achlum

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Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as echtlum in 1319. Borrowed from West Frisian Achlum, of uncertain etymology. Potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian Achtele (a personal name) and hēm (home, settlement). Compare Echten.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɑx.lʏm/
  • Hyphenation: Ach‧lum

Proper noun

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Achlum n

  1. A village in Waadhoeke, Friesland, Netherlands

References

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