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Gender Feminine
Usage Arthurian Cycle, Literature
Other Forms FormsBrinesent, Hermesan, Hermesent, Hermesente
Meaning & History
The name can be interpreted as a dithematic Germanic name composed of brem "famous; boasting" and sind "path, journey".Arthur’s sister in the Vulgate Merlin.The daughter of Hoel and Igerne (Igraine), she married King Urien (Uriens) and had a son named Yvain (Ywaine). Her sister was called Blasine. She encouraged her son to take service with Arthur.Her role is assumed by Morgan le Fay in the Post-Vulgate.