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Fortmond
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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as vortmen in 1227. Etymology nl 1. A proposed derivation from a compound of nl voorde ford, crossing and nl man man, inhabitant is unlikely in light of comparisons with similar toponyms. Compare nl Bathmen, nl Berkum, nl Besthmen, nl Diermen, nl Giethmen, nl Helpman, nl Hertme, nl Ratum, nl Reutum, nl Thamen, nl Wachtum and nl Wijthmen.
Pronunciation
nl /ˈfɔrt.mɔnt/
nl Fort mond
Proper noun
n
nl hamlet mun/Olst-Wijhe p/Overijssel c/Netherlands
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