Bussum

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Etymology

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First attested as bussen in 1306. Derived from the dative plural form of Middle Dutch busch (forest). The current -um ending of the toponym developed under the influence of Blaricum and Hilversum.

Pronunciation

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  • Hyphenation: Bus‧sum

Proper noun

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Bussum n

  1. A village and former municipality of Gooise Meren, North Holland, Netherlands
    Synonym: Erwtenrijk (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

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References

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  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “bussum”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard[1] (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN