Ratum

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Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as ratmen in 1330. Etymology uncertain, although it is definitely not a compound with the element heem (home, settlement). Compare Bathmen, Berkum, Besthmen, Diermen, Fortmond, Giethmen, Helpman, Hertme, Rande, Reutum, Thamen, Wachtum and Wijthmen.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈraː.tʏm/
  • Hyphenation: Ra‧tum

Proper noun

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Ratum n

  1. A hamlet in Winterswijk, Gelderland, Netherlands

Derived terms

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References

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