Doldersum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as doldersem in 1402. Compound of an unclear first element and heem (“home, settlement”). The first element may be a personal name. Compare Tolsum and Dollendorf.

See also Dutch Low Saxon Dooldersum.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdɔl.dər.sʏm/
• Hyphenation: Dol‧der‧sum

Proper noun

Doldersum n

1. A village in Westerveld, Drenthe, Netherlands

References

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