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Subject:	Re: "Fastolf" and Gegn" (Old English/ Old Norse?)
Author:	Satu (Authenticated as _satu_)
Date:	March 28, 2005 at 9:55:29 AM
Reply to:	"Fastolf" and Gegn" (Old English/ Old Norse?) by "Bagpus"

Fastolf derives from the Old Norse name Fastúlfr ('fast' = fast, strong, firm + 'úlfr' = wolf)

Gegn looks like the Old English original form of the Old Norse name Gegnir. (Old English 'gegn' = against, opposite [= opponent, enemy])

/Satu

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"Fastolf" and Gegn" (Old English/ Old Norse?) - "Bagpus" Mar 28 2005, 9:08:31 AM
- Re: "Fastolf" and Gegn" (Old English/ Old Norse?) - Satu Mar 28 2005, 9:55:29 AM
  - Re: Satu.....read on - Bagpus and friends Mar 28 2005, 10:19:33 AM
    - Re: Satu.....read on - Satu Mar 28 2005, 11:40:39 AM
      - Attn - Satu - need your help...... - "Bagpus" Mar 28 2005, 1:39:14 PM
        
        Lothin / Luthin / Lothen / Luddin - Satu Mar 29 2005, 9:36:45 AM
        
        Attn Satu - re Loth - "Bagpus" Mar 29 2005, 11:41:15 AM
        
        the Viking - Satu Mar 29 2005, 1:49:03 PM
        
        Re: the Viking - Just to say thanks - for all your help... - "Bagpus" Apr 5 2005, 5:55:26 AM

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