Tolsum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as tollesheim in 944. Borrowed from West Frisian Tolsum, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Toll (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”). Compare Doldersum and Dollendorf.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtɔl.sʏm/
• Hyphenation: Tol‧sum

Proper noun

Tolsum n

1. A hamlet in Waadhoeke, Friesland, Netherlands

References

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