Roskam

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Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Roskamp in 1803-1820. Derived from roskam (“currycomb”). Named after an inn formerly located near the hamlet.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɔs.kɑm/
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  • Hyphenation: Ros‧kam
  • Homophone: roskam

Proper noun

Roskam n

  1. A hamlet in Roerdalen, Limburg, Netherlands.

References

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