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Looking for the perfect name for your dog? A late medieval treatise may have just what you need—it lists 1,065 unique names for dogs.
In the late 15th century, probably between 1460 and 1480, a scribe filled out a manuscript with texts related to animals and plants—such as a manual on hawking, treatments and medicines for horses, and a guide to grafting and planting trees. One of the works included has been named The Names of All Manner of Hounds – which lists the names of dogs across 12 folios, all in Middle English.
David Scott-Macnab, a Professor of English at North West University in Potchefstroom, South Africa, examined this manuscript to understand why this list of dog names was included. He explains why he finds this work so interesting:
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In the late 15th century, probably between 1460 and 1480, a scribe filled out a manuscript with texts related to animals and plants—such as a manual on hawking, treatments and medicines for horses, and a guide to grafting and planting trees. One of the works included has been named The Names of All Manner of Hounds – which lists the names of dogs across 12 folios, all in Middle English.
David Scott-Macnab, a Professor of English at North West University in Potchefstroom, South Africa, examined this manuscript to understand why this list of dog names was included. He explains why he finds this work so interesting:
Continued below.
1,065 Unique Dog Names from the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net
Looking for the perfect name for your dog? A late medieval treatise may have just what you need—it lists 1,065 unique names for dogs.
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