Loppersum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as loppesheim in 944. Compound of Old Frisian Loppe (a personal name) and heem (“home, settlement”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlɔ.pər.sʏm/
• Hyphenation: Lop‧per‧sum

Proper noun

Loppersum n

1. A village and former municipality of Eemsdelta, Groningen, Netherlands

Derived terms

• Loppersummer
• Loppersums

References

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