Wanssum

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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First attested as wanzem and wansheym in 1242. Compound of Old Dutch Wando (a personal name) or Wanso and heem (home, settlement).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɑn.sʏm/
  • Hyphenation: Wans‧sum

Proper noun

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Wanssum n

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

Derived terms

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References

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