heem

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Contents 1 Dutch 1.1 Alternative forms 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Related terms 1.4 References

[edit] Dutch

[edit] Alternative forms

• heim

[edit] Etymology

Germanic, cognate with German Heim, English home

[edit] Noun

heem n. (plural hemen, diminutive heimpje, diminutive plural heimpjes)

1. house, home
2. (domestic/ farm-)yard

[edit] Related terms

• heemhond
• heemkunde
• heemraad
• Heemschut
• de Vier Heemkinderen
• heemstee, heemstede
• heimwee n.

[edit] References

• M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]