ǀOmes

Like Nama ǀ O = Stink (Rust 1960 DNW 59). The -s will also locate a fountain here, and the moor, then possibly a lessered place nomination. Grade square as for Numes Alw. The name of omees finds us no longer back.

About this item

Identifier
2491_SKCPN
Title
ǀOmes
Alternative Title
Omees
Georeference Sources
K 2816 BD
Is Part Of
Toponymica Hottentotica: A2 (H-Z)
longitude
16.875
latitude
-28.375
Measurement Accuracy
12.5 km radius
Name in Khoekhoe or Nama
ǀOmes**
ǀOmes
Source
eng Van Herd P (Springbok) 1965 Former Principal Letter 'Numes or ǀ Omesees ... ǀ 0 = stench or to stink, omees are stinkwater ...'
afr Van Heerde P (Springbok) 1965 Oud-skoolhoof Brief 'Numees of ǀOmees...ǀ0 = stank of om te stink, Omees is Stinkwater...'
Description
eng Like Nama ǀ O = Stink (Rust 1960 DNW 59). The -s will also locate a fountain here, and the moor, then possibly a lessered place nomination. Grade square as for Numes Alw. The name of omees finds us no longer back.
afr Soos Nama ǀo = stink (Rust 1960 DNW 59). Die -s sal ook hier 'n fontein lokativeer, en die -mee- is dan moontlik 'n mindergewone plekbenoemer. Graadvierkant soos vir NUMEES alw. Die naam Omees vind ons nie meer terug nie.
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