Definitions For Naam

Noun

NAAM (uncountable) (obsolete, legal) The taking of property for the purpose of compensation. (obsolete, legal) Goods taken in such a manner.

Synonyms

distraint

Etymology

From Middle English nam, naam, from {{inh, en, ang, nām, t=seizure of property}}, probably from {{der, en, non, nám, t=occupation; acquisition, learning, study, lit=taking}}, from {{der, en, gem-pro, nēmō, t=taking}}, from {{der, en, gem-pro, *nemaną, t=to take}}, probably from {{der, en, ine-pro, *nem-, t=to take}}. Cognate with {{cog, ang, nǣm, t=taking, acceptance}}, {{cog, goh, nāma}} ("seizure, confiscation"; > {{cog, de, Nahme)}}.

Anagrams

Nama, mana

Is Naam a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US NO
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary NO

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
6
Words with Friends
8

The word Naam is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends

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