Laaxum

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested with certainty as laxnum in 1245. Borrowed from West Frisian Laaksum, of uncertain etymology. Potentially derived from a prehistoric hydronym.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈlaːk.sʏm/
  • Hyphenation: Laaxum

Proper noun[edit]

Laaxum n

  1. A village in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands.

References[edit]

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