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Subject: Speculating here...
Author: Miranda   (Authenticated as Randee15)
Date: May 16, 2007 at 9:40:35 PM
Reply to: Re: Ansgar, Ansgard, Asgard by Minikui
I have done no research or anything, but I'm thinking gard "enclosure" could be a later meaning evolution of gard "protection". After all, an enclosure is often built to protect whatever you're enclosing (either from being stolen or from having a living thing wander off into trouble, or whatever).


Miranda
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