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Definition of tolmer

tolmer

/ˈtoʊlmər/
tol · mer
Plural:Tolmers
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tolmer Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A surname of European origin, historically documented in France and the British Isles.

Example

"Alexander Tolmer was an influential historical figure who formed the mounted police force in colonial South Australia."

2

Australian A spectacular cascading waterfall situated in Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia, known for dropping over a high escarpment into a deep plunge pool.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Primarily a surname of Old French or Germanic origin. In Australian geography, places bearing this name are generally named after Alexander Tolmer, a prominent 19th-century police inspector in South Australia.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tolmer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tolmer
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