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noun
a male given name.
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Harold I
noun
(“Harefoot”), died 1040, king of England 1035–40 (son of Canute).
Harold II
noun
1022?–66, king of England 1066: defeated by William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings (son of Earl Godwin).
Harold III
noun
(Harold Hardrada), 1015–66, king of Norway 1045–66.
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Harold
O.N. Haraldr, from P.Gmc. *harja-waldaz "army commander." For first element, see harry; second element is related to P.Gmc. *waldan, source of O.E. wealdan (see wield).
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