"William" meaning in Middle English

See William in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Anglo-Norman Willame. Etymology templates: {{der|enm|xno|Willame}} Anglo-Norman Willame Head templates: {{head|enm|proper noun||{{{1}}}||{{{gen}}}|||head=}} William, {{enm-proper noun}} William
  1. a male given name, equivalent to English William Categories (topical): Middle English given names, Middle English male given names Synonyms: Willame
    Sense id: en-William-enm-name-Ik0GtEtx Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 11 entries, Pages with entries
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