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