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Winfred

masc. proper name, from Old English Winfrið, literally "friend of peace," from wine "friend" (related to winnan "to strive, struggle, fight;" see win (v.)) + friðu "peace" (from suffixed form of PIE root *pri- "to love").

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Definitions of Winfred from WordNet

Winfred (n.)
(Roman Catholic Church) Anglo-Saxon missionary who was sent to Frisia and Germany to spread the Christian faith; was martyred in Frisia (680-754);
Synonyms: Boniface / Saint Boniface / St. Boniface / Wynfrith / Apostle of Germany
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