Amam

On the farm (Nam. Q.7-19, Dist. Namaqualand) is also a 'Amamkop', a cup. The meaning will be the same for both. At Nama ǀǀ Kam = 'Umklammern' (Rust 1960 DNW 64) as a ground, such as Dixon.

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Identifier
90_SKCPN
Title
Amam
Alternative Title
Amam
Georeference Sources
K 2918 AB
Is Part Of
Toponymica Hottentotica: A1 (A-G)
longitude
18.375
latitude
-29.125
Measurement Accuracy
12.5 km radius
Name in Khoekhoe or Nama
ǀǀKham
Source
eng Veillet S.J. Map 'Amam. Trigonometrical Station '. Dixon TF 1974 Hotel Manager Conversation 'Amam means claw, pressing, embracing. There are many dunes at Amam, they form a come ... '
afr Veillet s.j. kaart 'Amam. Trigonometrical Station'. Dixon TF 1974 Hotelbestuurder Gesprek 'Amam beteken mos klou, vasdruk, omhels. Daar is mos baie duine by Amam, hulle vorm ’n kom...'
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afr Klou
Description
eng On the farm (Nam. Q.7-19, Dist. Namaqualand) is also a 'Amamkop', a cup. The meaning will be the same for both. At Nama ǀǀ Kam = 'Umklammern' (Rust 1960 DNW 64) as a ground, such as Dixon.
afr Op die plaas (Nam. Q.7-19, dist. Namakwaland) is ook ’n 'Amamkop', ’n koppie. Die betekenis sal vir albei dieselfde wees. By Nama ǀǀkam = 'umklammern' (Rust 1960 DNW 64) as grondwoord, soos by Dixon.
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