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Etymology

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First attested as lerdamme in 1265. Compound of the hydronym Lede (derived from Middle Dutch lede (excavated or canalised watercourse)) and dam (dam).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /leːrˈdɑm/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: Leer‧dam
  • Rhymes: -ɑm

Proper noun

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Leerdam n

  1. A city and former municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, Utrecht, Netherlands
    Synonym: Glasstad (nickname)

Derived terms

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References

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  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “leerdam”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard[1] (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN