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Wilfrid
Wilfrid (name) means a variant spelling of Wilfred, a masculine given name meaning "desiring peace.". Example: “Saint Wilfrid was an English bishop and missionary.”
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A variant spelling of Wilfred, a masculine given name meaning "desiring peace."
"Saint Wilfrid was an English bishop and missionary."
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Etymology
Inherited from Old English Wilfriþ, from wil (“will”) + friþ (“peace”).
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What does “Wilfrid” mean?
The word “Wilfrid” means a variant spelling of Wilfred, a masculine given name meaning "desiring peace.".
How do you use “Wilfrid” in a sentence?
Here is “Wilfrid” used in a sentence: “Saint Wilfrid was an English bishop and missionary.”
What part of speech is “Wilfrid”?
“Wilfrid” is a name.
What is the meaning of Wilfrid?
"Wilfrid" (name) means a variant spelling of Wilfred, a masculine given name meaning "desiring peace.".
