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gilbert
gil·bert
US/ˈɡɪlbɚt/UK/ˈɡɪlbət/
noun
What it means
- The CGS unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns.
In a sentence
Gilbert - - - because it is written in Dooms-day book Gislebert, I judge it rather to signifie Bright or brave pledge - - - .So it is a well fitting name for children which are the only sweet pledges and pawns of love between man and wife.
1605, William Camden, Remains Concerning Britain, John Russell Smith, published 1870, page 81
Where it comes from
Named after William Gilbert (astronomer).
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