Bentheim

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German

Etymology

From Old Saxon Binedheim, first used in reference to Bentheim Castle. All other uses derive directly or indirectly from the name of the castle.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛnthaɪ̯m/
  • Hyphenation: Bent‧heim

Proper noun

Bentheim n (proper noun, genitive Bentheims or (optionally with an article) Bentheim)

  1. A historical county of the Holy Roman Empire, in existence from about the 11th century until 1806
  2. former name of Bad Bentheim used until 1979

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