Etymology
Formerly called Bohain, the town acquired its current name, Bohain-en-Vermandois, on 8 June 1956. Bohain was previously known as ''Buchammum'' (in Latin, attested 12th century) and ''Bohang'' (in Old French, attested 1138). Bohain derives from the anthroponym ''Bodo''/''Bolo'', itself derived from a Germanic root, possibly Old Saxon '' bodo''. The suffix -ain additionally points to a Germanic root '' -heim'', which later transformed into either ''-ham'' and ''-hem''. The suffix later developed into ''-ain'' (via ''-ham''). William Robert Caljouw believes that this etymology is typically Saxon in origin, and possibly indicative of "Saxon colonisation" along the "coastal regions" of modern-day France.History
Ownership of the territory changed frequently during the medieval period, and Bohain continued to find its lordship disputed in the wars of the early modern period. Traces of fortifications (ditches, cannonballs, bases of walls) can not only be found near to the primary school, but also in other spots of the town. In its past, Bohain being unequivocally incorporated within France, industry and trading developed and the town became a major center for the textile industry. In parish records from the 17th century one of the most frequent occupations registered was that of "mulquinier", although the term is generally used to refer to fine fabrics craftworkers, it seems likely that in these very same records the term was also applied to anyone who worked at the weaver's trade. It is recorded thatPopulation
See also
* Communes of the Aisne departmentReferences
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