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Subject: Re: Glevum (Latin), Wachberht (German?) plus Evergreen read on...
Author: Lucille   (Authenticated as Lucille)
Date: May 10, 2005 at 11:09:05 AM
Reply to: Glevum (Latin), Wachberht (German?) plus Evergreen read on... by Mark C.
Wachberht is likely from 'wakar' (see Odovacar) and 'bert' (see Albert, for example). :) I would say 'Wachberht' means 'bright watchman.' :) (At least, my book says that 'wakar' means 'to watch, to guard'.)

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