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Dictionary of Medieval Names
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Gerward m. Old High German, Old Saxon gēr 'spear' + Old High German wart 'guard, ward'.

France
Latin
● c823 Geroardus (nom) irminon-vol2 20, Palatiolum
Germany
Latin
● 987 Gerwardus (nom) HambUrk-vol1 XLVIII
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