Grathem

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Dutch

Etymology

First attested as grathem in 1116. Perhaps a compound of either Old Dutch grat (hill ridge, elevated place) or *grat (pinewood branch) and heem (home, settlement).

See also Limburgish Gratem.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣraː.təm/
  • Hyphenation: Grat‧hem

Proper noun

Grathem n

  1. A village and former municipality of Leudal, Limburg, Netherlands

References

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