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Boyd Winchester

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Personal Details

Given Name
Boyd
Surname
Winchester
Occupation
Hon.

The Name Boyd

Origin
Scottish, Gaelic
Meaning
Derived from the Scottish island of Bute, meaning 'yellow' or 'fair-haired'.
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The Winchester Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Roman settlement on the River Itchen or the fortress of the Wintan people.
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