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Dictionary of Medieval Names
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Hrothgard f. Old Saxon hrōth, Old High German hruod 'fame' + Old Saxon gard, Old High German gart 'enclosure, protection; yard, garden'.

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● 822x75 Hrodgerde (abl) TradCorb §92
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