Besthmen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as bestmannyng in 1381-1383. Etymology unknown. Not a compound of best (“best”) and man (“man”). Compare Bathmen, Berkum, Diermen, Fortmond, Giethmen, Helpman, Hertme, Ratum, Reutum, Thamen, Wachtum, Wijthmen.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɛst.mə(n)/
• Hyphenation: Besth‧men

Proper noun

Besthmen n

1. A hamlet in Ommen, Overijssel, Netherlands

References

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