Gamsib(Kluft)
Was not kept as farm name. Like Nama Igamsib = depth (Rust 1960 DNW 61) and the German form of gorge, literally 'Diepkloof', or even possible, such as Nama ǀǀ Kam = 'clamp, Umklamern' (Rest 35), D.w.s. A 'closet'. The -b locates the elongated gorge, the -si- is spot-in.
About this item
Identifier
727_SKCPN
Title
Gamsib(Kluft)
Alternative Title
Gamsib(Kluft)
Georeference Sources
S 2819 BB
Is Part Of
longitude
19.875
latitude
-28.125
Measurement Accuracy
12.5 km radius
Source
eng
Sprigade Misel 1904 Kriegsk 'Gamsib-Kluft', close to the eastern border and to Ariamsvlei.
afr
Sprigade-Moisel 1904 Kriegsk 'Gamsib-Kluft', na aan die oosgrens en aan Ariamsvlei.
Description
eng
Was not kept as farm name. Like Nama Igamsib = depth (Rust 1960 DNW 61) and the German form of gorge, literally 'Diepkloof', or even possible, such as Nama ǀǀ Kam = 'clamp, Umklamern' (Rest 35), D.w.s. A 'closet'. The -b locates the elongated gorge, the -si- is spot-in.
afr
Is nie as plaasnaam bewaar nie. Soos Nama Igamsib = diepte (Rust 1960 DNW 61) en die Duitse vorm van Kloof, letterlik 'Diepkloof', of ewe moontlik, soos Nama ǀǀkam = 'klemmen, umklammern' (Rust 35), d.w.s. ’n 'Noukloof'. Die -b lokativeer die langwerpige kloof, die -si- is plekbenoe- mend.
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