Griselda

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English

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Etymology

From the Old English elements *grīs (“gray”) +‎ hild (“battle”), meaning “gray battle-maid”.

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Proper noun

Griselda

  1. The long-suffering wife of a nobleman in a medieval tale.
  2. A female given name from the Germanic languages used in Middle Ages, but rather rare today.

Noun

Griselda (plural Griseldas)

  1. A woman of exemplary gentleness and patience.

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Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡɾiˈselda/
  • Rhymes: -elda
  • Syllabification: Gri‧sel‧da

Proper noun

Griselda f

  1. a female given name
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