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Lyman Briggs

Photograph of Lyman Briggs Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Lyman
Surname
Briggs
Occupation
Dr.

The Name Lyman

Origin
Old English
Meaning
From the meadow or a man of the meadow.
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