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Beornheard
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Old English
Etymology
From ang gmw-pro *Bernuhardu, from ang gem-pro *Bernuharduz. Equivalent to ang beorn man, warrior heard harsh, hardy, brave.
Pronunciation
Beorn-Heard
Proper noun
Beornheard m
ang male
References
Electronic Sawyer S 233 (Cædwalla, king of the (West) Saxons, to Ecgbald, abbot, and his familia; grant of 40 hides (manentes) at Hoo (ad Hebureahg insulam), Kent. (b) Swæfheard, king of Kent, to Ecgbald, abbot; grant of adjoining 20 hides at Hoo and woodland at Fercanhamstede. (c). Confirmation by Æthelred, king of Mercia), Beornheard is mentioned as "Beornheardi" in the old text section.