411 REFERENCE · Wiktionary
Ratum
Reference material by Wiktionary contributors. This retains its source identity and is not 411 news reporting.
Dutch
Etymology
First attested as ratmen in 1330. Etymology nl 1, although it is definitely not a compound with the element nl heem home, settlement. Compare nl Bathmen, nl Berkum, nl Besthmen, nl Diermen, nl Fortmond, nl Giethmen, nl Helpman, nl Hertme, nl Rande, nl Reutum, nl Thamen, nl Wachtum and nl Wijthmen.
Pronunciation
nl /ˈraː.tʏm/
nl Ra tum
Proper noun
n
nl hamlet mun/Winterswijk p/Gelderland c/Netherlands
Derived terms
nl Ratums
References