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Garbenis

GARBẼNIS

Etymology

If not from Latv. Garbens (see Garbeñčius), then perhaps a nickname, is connected with lit. garbănius „kas garbanotais plaukais“ (LKŽ III 113). See also Reverend.

Feminine FORMS

Garbenienė / Garbenytė

Pronunciation

/ɡɐrʲ²ˈbʲæːnʲɪs/

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