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Folks, any idea if the name Gore, either as a first name (Gore Vidal) or a surname (your former VP) is related to the Middle English "gor" meaning filth? Say it aint so.
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Spear us the details!
According to Hanks & Hodges, the surname "Gore" is actually derived from the Old English word *gara* (a derivative of the word *gar*, meaning "spear") and refers to a person who came from a triangular piece of land -- resembling the triangular shape of a spearhead.
Apparantly the name (and presumably the odd-shaped properties, as well) sprang from the regions of Kent and Wiltshire in England.
-- Nanaea
According to Hanks & Hodges, the surname "Gore" is actually derived from the Old English word *gara* (a derivative of the word *gar*, meaning "spear") and refers to a person who came from a triangular piece of land -- resembling the triangular shape of a spearhead.
Apparantly the name (and presumably the odd-shaped properties, as well) sprang from the regions of Kent and Wiltshire in England.
-- Nanaea
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Thanks Nan! Maybe MIke C could consider including the name in the 'base.
By the way I came up with this question as I am following one of Da's bibliographical suggestions of a few months back, and reading Gore Vidal's *Julian*. Fascinating book, sadly out of print.
By the way I came up with this question as I am following one of Da's bibliographical suggestions of a few months back, and reading Gore Vidal's *Julian*. Fascinating book, sadly out of print.
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Good suggestion Pavlos. It will be added.
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