Welsh Surnames of Occupational Origin
Abstract Welsh surnames based upon occupation, while not competing quantitatively with the overwhelming numbers of patronymics, are not without importance in the onomastic repertoire. Bearers of such names are not always aware of their meanings, yet fluent speakers seem to recognize their essential...
Main Author: | Robert A. Fowkes |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
1993-12-01
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Series: | Names |
Online Access: | http://ans-names.pitt.edu/ans/article/view/1378 |
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