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Dictionary of Medieval Names
from European Sources

Ansbald m. Old High German *ans, ans-, ansi- 'god, deity' + Old German bald 'bold'.

The name of a 9th c saint.

France
Latin
c823 Ansboldus (nom) irminon-vol2 37, Gaugiacum
Germany
Latin
871 Ansboldo (abl) quix-vol1 45
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