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Dictionary of
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Origin and Etymology of the Surname ARLETT.
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From
A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, by C. W. E. Bardsley,
A. Bardsley, 1901.
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ARLETT.
An occupational name. For Harlot,
a fellow, a servant.
"A sturdy harlot wente hem
ay behind."
Chaucer, C.T. 7336.
"He was a gentil harlot, and
a kind."
ibid. 649.
Professor Skeat connects Charlotte with
this word, and refers to Arletta, the reputed mother of William I; v. Harlot
(Skeat's Dict.).
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C, D, E,
F, G, H,
I, J, K,
L, M, N,
O, P, Q,
R, S, T,
U, V, W,
X, Y, Z
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