Leerdam
Dutch
editEtymology
editFirst attested as lerdamme in 1265. Compound of the hydronym Lede (derived from Middle Dutch lede (“excavated or canalised watercourse”)) and dam (“dam”).
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editLeerdam n
- A city and former municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Synonym: Glasstad (nickname)
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- Rhymes:Dutch/ɑm
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- nl:Cities in Utrecht, Netherlands
- nl:Cities in the Netherlands
- nl:Historical political subdivisions
- nl:Places in Utrecht, Netherlands
- nl:Places in the Netherlands