Cynegils

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Gender Masculine
Usage Anglo-Saxon
Pronounced Pron. /ˈky.ne.ˌjils/(Old English)  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsCynigislo, Cynegyls, Kynegils, Cynegels, Cinegels, Cinegils, Cinigels, Cynegilsus, Cynegisl, Cynegysl, Cinigilerus

Meaning & History

From Old English cyne meaning "royal" and gisl meaning "pledge, hostage".

An alternative Celtic origin has been suggested, with the given meaning of "grey dog".
Added 1/23/2024 by Linguist56
Edited 1/24/2024 by jocatchi