Stiem

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Steem in 1511. Borrowed from West Frisian Stiem, derived in turn from the dative plural form of Old Frisian sted (“place, city”). Compare Stedum.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /stim/
• Hyphenation: Stiem
• Rhymes: -im

Proper noun

Stiem n

1. A hamlet in Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands

References

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