“Medieval surnames such as Chandler, Mercator, and Draper reflect the importance of trade and commerce in medieval society. These names suggest a person involved in the production or distribution of goods, often across long distances.” James Masschaele, Associate Professor of Histo...
The name KATZ is often referred to as “the first surname“. But like many other names believed to be early surnames, it is in fact not a name but a title. KATZ is a shortened version of Kohen Tzedek which means priest. This title is used in theOld Testamentwhen listing the unbroken ...
Tom and his siblings use their middle names as stage surnames. After moving to London at age 19 to attend music college, he spent many years on the gig circuit before successful residencies at Bush Hall in Shepherds Bush and The Bedford, Balham brought him to the attention of record ...
In Extremo Medieval metal, Heavy metal, Folk metal In Extremo is a German medieval metal band originating from Berlin. The band's musical style combines metal with medieval traditional songs, blending the sound of the standard rock/metal instruments with historical instruments. Versions of well-kn...
[Probably Johnson Hall Gedge (1831–1875) who was born in Birmingham, entered Trinity in 1849 and graduated B.A. (18thWrangler) in 1853. This Gedge was also Associate Secretary of the C.M.S. for Yorkshire, 1864–70.] 13. [Venn’s friend David Brooke Panton (1832–1891), Caius 1852...
Origin: Medieval measure of land, or English surname Meaning: "hide" Description: Hyde, of course, is most familiar as a surname -- as in Mr. Hyde, evil alter ego of Dr. Jeckyll. Unless Hyde is a family name or you have some other excellent reason for using it, we think you coul...
In descending order there is a Norman castle, a Saracen castle, a Greek amphitheatre with Roman additions, and then the town itself, a mishmash of medieval houses on an Arab street plan.After a 12-hour journey from home we were hungry. So it was a joy to discover that in Taormina yo...
Jasper is the usual English form for one of the Three Wise Men who brought gifts to the infant Christ according to medieval tradition and appears in the Bible as a reference to the stone itself in Revelations 4:3. Jasper Continued Jove Origin: Mythological name Description: Another name ...
142 Graff, David A: MEDIEVAL CHINESE WARFARE 300-900. 2001. viii, 2, 288 pp. 2 maps. 24 cm. Cloth. £65.00 The first survey in English of Chinese warfare during this period exploring events, wars, military strategies and associated political and social developments. 143 Granet, Marcel: ...