Bierum
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Dutch
[edit]Etymology
[edit]First attested as berum in the 13th century. Derived from the dative plural form of Old Frisian bêre (“barn, house”). Compare Burum, Hogebieren, Pietersbierum and Sexbierum.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Baaierm.
Pronunciation
[edit]Proper noun
[edit]Bierum n
- A village and former municipality of Eemsdelta, Groningen, Netherlands
References
[edit]- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN