Ratum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as ratmen in 1330. Etymology uncertain, although it is definitely not a compound with the element heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Bathmen, Berkum, Besthmen, Diermen, Fortmond, Giethmen, Helpman, Hertme, Rande, Reutum, Thamen, Wachtum and Wijthmen.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈraː.tʏm/
  • Hyphenation: Ra‧tum

Proper noun

Ratum n

  1. A hamlet in Winterswijk, Gelderland, Netherlands.

Derived terms
  • Ratums

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