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Help[Opinions] Re: Linnet
in reply to a message by Martha
The etymology given's incomplete: it's also a medieval name derived from names ending in -lina (Linet, Linot, Linnet(t)) and has been in use, although not very often, ever since. Here endeth your nerdery for this evening.
I'm pretty much with you on it. It looks sweet and it's a cute little bird, but the sound is not so great: Linnit. Like 'innit'. Luned is nicer, to me anyway.
I'm pretty much with you on it. It looks sweet and it's a cute little bird, but the sound is not so great: Linnit. Like 'innit'. Luned is nicer, to me anyway.
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Is the Welsh pronunciation given here reasonably accurate?
And, I've seen several claims, apparently reputable, that Lynette is an Anglo version of Luned/Eluned. I haven't researched it, but I've always suspected that a truncated French diminutive of Helene might well be more likely. If anyone knows, you will!
And, I've seen several claims, apparently reputable, that Lynette is an Anglo version of Luned/Eluned. I haven't researched it, but I've always suspected that a truncated French diminutive of Helene might well be more likely. If anyone knows, you will!
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