Bussum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as bussen in 1306. Derived from the dative plural form of Middle Dutch busch (“forest”). The current -um ending of the toponym developed under the influence of Blaricum and Hilversum.

Pronunciation
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  • Hyphenation: Bus‧sum

Proper noun

Bussum n

  1. A village and former municipality of Gooise Meren, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
    Synonym: Erwtenrijk (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms
  • Bussumer
  • Bussums

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