Leerdam

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as lerdamme in 1265. Compound of the hydronym Lede (derived from Middle Dutch lede (“excavated or canalised watercourse”)) and dam (“dam”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /leːrˈdɑm/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: Leer‧dam
  • Rhymes: -ɑm

Proper noun

Leerdam n

  1. A city and former municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, Utrecht, Netherlands.
    Synonym: Glasstad (nickname)

Derived terms
  • Leerdammer
  • Leerdams

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