Early Medieval Nicknames

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Leoftsan Misfortune

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Aud the Deep-Minded

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Adam White Goose

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Humphrey Strapfoot

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Alestan Broad Arse

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Robert Moustache

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Roger Raven

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Erlendr Back-hole

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Godeman the Lisper

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Godwin the Dry

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Ælfwine Cow's Paunch

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Stephan the Feeble

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Godeman the Lisper

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Herbert Ironfeet

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Ælfgeat the Kite (Tengvik, 365)

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Thorgeir Tall Man With A Farm (this is my favourite nickname of all time)

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Harald Harefoot

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Godric Finch

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William Shield

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Godric Buttock