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Helpman
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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as heltmen in 1245. Etymology nl unknown. Likely of prehistoric origin. Unlikely to be derived from a compound of a personal name and nl man man, inhabitant. Compare nl Bathmen, nl Berkum, nl Besthmen, nl Diermen, nl Fortmond, nl Giethmen, nl Hertme, nl Ratum, nl Reutum, nl Thamen, nl Wachtum and nl Wijthmen. Formerly an independent village.
Pronunciation
nl /ˈɦɛlp.mɑn/
nl Help man
Proper noun
n
nl neighbourhood city/Groningen p/Groningen c/Netherlands
References
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