Rosamund
/ˈrɒzəmənd/
Rosamund proper noun: a female given name from the Germanic languages.
Proper noun
Rosamund
- A female given name from the Germanic languages.
- Cooks of any seniority were always 'Mrs'. Housemaids and parlourmaids were supposed to have 'suitable' names - e.g. Jane, Mary, Edith, etc. Such names as Violet, Muriel, Rosamund and so on were not considered suitable, and the girl was told firmly, 'Whilst you are in my service you will be called...1977, Agatha Christie, An Autobiography, HarperCollins, published 2011, →ISBN, page 31
Forms of Rosamund
| alternative form | Rosamond |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Rosamunda |
| alternative form | Rosamunde |
| alternative form | Rosemond |
Origin of Rosamund
Of Germanic origin (probably Frankish via French Rosemonde or Lombardic via Italian Rosmunda), from Proto-Germanic *hrussą (“horse”) and *mundō (“protection”). By medieval folk etymology interpreted as Latin rosa munda (“pure rose”) or rosa mundī (“rose of the world”) in reference to the Virgin Mary.
Questions about Rosamund
- What does Rosamund mean?
- Rosamund means a female given name from the Germanic languages.
- What part of speech is Rosamund?
- Rosamund is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Rosamund?
- Rosamund is pronounced /ˈrɒzəmənd/.
Words near Rosamund in the dictionary
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