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Glevum (Latin), Wachberht (German?) plus Evergreen read on...

by Mark C. (guest)

5/9/2005, 1:34 PM

Evergreen IS a first name, i assume derived from a nickname? Can i assume that this refered to a youthful looking family? or is it a garden trader who sold them? (circa 1700).

#German #Latin

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- Lucille +1

5/10/2005, 11:09 AM

Wachberht is likely from 'wakar' (see Odovacar) and 'bert' (see Albert, for example). :) I would say 'Wachberht' means 'bright watchman.' :) (At least, my book says that 'wakar' means 'to watch, to guard'.)

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- Mark C. (guest)

5/11/2005, 7:13 AM

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