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http://www.etymologica.com/page2.htm
At almost the bottom of the above-linked page is the entry for Anaximandros and Anaximander. The site is Pavlos' baby. He seems more certain now.
~Lillian~
Proud daughter of Ann and John
Proud sister of Lauren and Leah
Proud wife of David
Proud mother of Alexander, Scarlett, Sophia, and Gideon
At almost the bottom of the above-linked page is the entry for Anaximandros and Anaximander. The site is Pavlos' baby. He seems more certain now.
~Lillian~
Proud daughter of Ann and John
Proud sister of Lauren and Leah
Proud wife of David
Proud mother of Alexander, Scarlett, Sophia, and Gideon
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Hi folks!
It could conceivable be from "mandra", i.e., "a ruler in an enclosed space", but common sense suggests that it is probably related to "aner-andras-andreia" (i.e. man, manly, valiant).
Think of it: A king confined in walls is not much to write home about, let alone name somebody after, as opposed to a "manly, testosterone-oozing king". Unless my ancient forefathers had a post-modern / Pythonesque sense of humor, which I seriously doubt :)
It could conceivable be from "mandra", i.e., "a ruler in an enclosed space", but common sense suggests that it is probably related to "aner-andras-andreia" (i.e. man, manly, valiant).
Think of it: A king confined in walls is not much to write home about, let alone name somebody after, as opposed to a "manly, testosterone-oozing king". Unless my ancient forefathers had a post-modern / Pythonesque sense of humor, which I seriously doubt :)
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Pavlos honey!
I was beginning to wonder when you'd ever come back. Nice to see you!
And you have mail...
:-)
I was beginning to wonder when you'd ever come back. Nice to see you!
And you have mail...
:-)
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Pavlos! Hi :)
Just dropping by, or really back?
Just dropping by, or really back?
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