Roskam

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Roskamp in 1803-1820. Derived from roskam (“currycomb”). Named after an inn formerly located near the hamlet.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrɔs.kɑm/

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• Hyphenation: Ros‧kam
• Homophone: roskam

Proper noun

Roskam n

1. A hamlet in Roerdalen, Limburg, Netherlands

References

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