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Hugh Legare

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Personal Details

Given Name
Hugh
Surname
Legare

The Name Hugh

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Heart, mind, or spirit.
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The Legare Surname

Origin
French
Meaning
Derived from the French word 'légère' meaning 'light' or 'agile,' used as a descriptive surname.
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Source

Library of Congress

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