Besthmen
Dutch
Etymology
First attested as bestmannyng in 1381-1383. Etymology unknown. Not a compound of best (“best”) and man (“man”). Compare Bathmen, Berkum, Diermen, Fortmond, Giethmen, Helpman, Hertme, Ratum, Reutum, Thamen, Wachtum, Wijthmen.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbɛst.mə(n)/
- Hyphenation: Besth‧men
Proper noun
Besthmen n
- A hamlet in Ommen, Overijssel, Netherlands.
References
- van Berkel, Gerard; Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN