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Help[Facts] Re: Johanneta & Parretta & Vuillerma (medieval swiss female names)
in reply to a message by (Is-rah-el) Israelle
Vuillerma must derive from Wilhelm (the German form of William) but there is something to explain. The initial Vui- instead of standard French Gui- must be traced to the local dialect (Franko-Provençal), and the "r" in the place of the last "l" is explained by dissimilation.
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This is kind of a late response but Vuillerma, was listed alongside Vuillermeta, Vuillelma, and Vuillerma. Are they all derived from Wilhelm? or is it a different etymology considering these different variants?
This message was edited 11/19/2024, 11:11 AM
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They are, but Vuillermeta seems to be a diminutive (compare Guillaumine and Guillaumette in French).
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thank you!
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