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[Facts] Re: Bilehard
by
Andy
(guest)
10/6/2004, 2:22 PM
in reply to
a message by Caprice
It looks like both are used as surnames in Scandinavia.
I would guess:
BI(L)E: like
German
"Beil" (Axe), Old High
German
"billi" could mean "sword" or "halberd" like the old English word "bill"
HARD: "hard" (or strong)
Andy
;—)
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Bilehard
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Caprice
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10/6/2004, 1:56 PM
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Re: Bilehard
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Andy
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10/6/2004, 2:22 PM
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Thanks! n/t
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Caprice
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10/7/2004, 5:33 AM