Bentheim

== German == === Etymology === From Old Saxon Binedheim, first used in reference to Bentheim Castle. All other uses derive directly or indirectly from the name of the castle. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbɛnthaɪ̯m/ Hyphenation: Bent‧heim === Proper noun === Bentheim n (proper noun, genitive Bentheims or (optionally with an article) Bentheim) a historical county of the Holy Roman Empire, in existence from about the 11th century until 1806 former name of Bad Bentheim used until 1979 ==== Derived terms ====