Dalmsholte

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as dalmeshout in 1381-1383. Compound of an unclear first element and the dative singular form of Middle Dutch holt (“rising deciduous forest”). The first element may be a personal name or a contraction of the toponym Dalfsen.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdɑlmsˌɦɔl.tə/
• Hyphenation: Dalms‧hol‧te

Proper noun

Dalmsholte n

1. A hamlet in Dalfsen, Overijssel, Netherlands.

References

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