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Gervase
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A male first name from Germanic roots, common in medieval times but rare today.
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old medieval boy's name that has largely fallen out of everyday use.
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Etymology
From the Latin Gervasius, the name of an early Christian saint; its deeper meaning is uncertain but it likely includes a Germanic root for "spear."