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Bentheim
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German
Etymology
From de osx Binedheim, first used in reference to Bentheim Castle. All other uses derive directly or indirectly from the name of the castle.
Pronunciation
de /ˈbɛnthaɪ̯m/
de Bent heim
Proper noun
toponym
de historical county empire/Holy Roman Empire in existence from about the 11th century until 1806
former name of Bad Bentheim used until 1979
Derived terms
de Bad Bentheim Grafschaft Bentheim von Bentheim<pos:surname> von Bentheim-Tecklenburg<pos:surname> zu Bentheim-Tecklenburg-Rheda<pos:surname> zu Bentheim und Steinfurt<pos:surname>