Etymologie-Newsletter 2005-11

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Das Wort des Monats November ist "Lebemann"

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Butler (W2)

"Butler" is an English and Irish Occupational name for the wine steward, who was the chief servant of a medieval household, from Anglo-Norman French "butuiller" = "bottle". In the households of nobility, the title denoted an officer of rank and responsibility.

Chamberlin, Chamberlain, Chamberlaine, Chamberlayne, Chamberlen, Champerlen (W2)

Chamberlin: is a variation of Chamberlain, an English Occupational name that originally was the job held by the one who was in charge of the private chambers of the master of the house, and later was a title of high rank. Variations include Chamberlaine, Chamberlayne, Chamberlen, and Champerlen.

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mizian - The Etymology of First Names

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Hanks, Patrick - A Dictionary of First Names

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A wonderful book that provides the origins of 7,000 names found in the English-speaking world, giving their history, usage trends, and explaining how they are used in other languages. In addition, each entry highlights influences that determine popularity. Supplements list names from the often difficult to find Arab world and the Indian subcontinent.
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It gives detailed etymologies of names, of famous persons bearing the name, and cross-references different forms of the name (as nick, male/female, and other languages).
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