Elgar

See also: elgar

English

Etymology

    From Old English Ælfgār (from Proto-Germanic *Albigaizaz, equivalent to ælf (elf) + gār (spear)) and Old English Æþelgār (from Proto-Germanic *Aþalagaizaz, equivalent to æþele (noble) + gār (spear)).

    Proper noun

    Elgar

    1. (rare) A male given name from Old English.
    2. A surname originating as a patronymic.
      1. Edward Elgar, an English composer.
    • Male given names, equally rare: Algar, Alger

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    • Elgar”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.

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