carl

1) A countryman, a bondman, a word which sometimes had disparaging undertones but was at other times suggestive of sturdiness and strength.

It was not uncommon in by-names: 1125-35 Thomas Hatecarl, York

1249 Matilda Halfkarl, Ottringham.

places York Ottringham
dates 1125-1135 1249

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