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little warrior
wise protector
benevolent warrior
of golden complexion
fiery, ardent
little cloak, beloved
the fifth-born child
gift of God
one who helps
precious gem
wise counselor
glory of the land
courageous heart
God is my help
pure, holy
pearl
laughter
beautiful friend
son of Walter
well-born, of noble birth
victory, triumph (symbolic)
at the cattle sheds, one from the byres
beautiful rose
long stone settlement
hater of injustice
born at dawn
well-spoken
morning star
flickering meadow
from Rome
one who gathers information, explorer
woman from Magdala, high tower
my God is abundance
work, industrious, whole
my God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God
bounty, kindly, beloved
great forest, eagle valley
white, fair, holy
bright, clear, famous
peace, peaceful
my God is gracious
knowledge, sacred wisdom
violet flower, purple
biblical hero who saved the Jewish people
famous warrior (heil + wīg)
city of God (alternate interpretation)
spear, battle
foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)
from Arcy (Norman French place name)
venerable, revered
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