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  • proper noun A male given name, a less common form of Wilfred.

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Examples

  • (A Wilfrid Pigeoncote had covered himself with honours in the course of Marlborough's campaigns, and the name Wilfrid had been a baptismal weakness in the family ever since.)

    The Toys of Peace, and other papers 1870-1916 Saki 1893

  • Questions were then put to Adela, whether Mr. Pole had spoken in the manner of one who was prompted: whether he hesitated as he spoke: whether, in short, Wilfrid was seen behind his tongue.

    Sandra Belloni — Complete George Meredith 1868

  • Questions were then put to Adela, whether Mr. Pole had spoken in the manner of one who was prompted: whether he hesitated as he spoke: whether, in short, Wilfrid was seen behind his tongue.

    Sandra Belloni — Volume 2 George Meredith 1868

  • Questions were then put to Adela, whether Mr. Pole had spoken in the manner of one who was prompted: whether he hesitated as he spoke: whether, in short, Wilfrid was seen behind his tongue.

    Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868

  • [18] This Sunday is still called Wilfrid Sunday at Ripon.

    Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ripon A Short History of the Church and a Description of Its Fabric Cecil Walter Charles Hallett

  • Emilia's mortal tones were calling Wilfrid's name.

    Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868

  • In Merthyr's present view, the idea of Wilfrid being in ranks opposed to him was so little provocative of intense dissatisfaction, that it was out of his power to believe that Emilia craved to see him simply to dissuade the man from the obnoxious step.

    Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868

  • In Merthyr's present view, the idea of Wilfrid being in ranks opposed to him was so little provocative of intense dissatisfaction, that it was out of his power to believe that Emilia craved to see him simply to dissuade the man from the obnoxious step.

    Sandra Belloni — Complete George Meredith 1868

  • In Merthyr's present view, the idea of Wilfrid being in ranks opposed to him was so little provocative of intense dissatisfaction, that it was out of his power to believe that Emilia craved to see him simply to dissuade the man from the obnoxious step.

    Sandra Belloni — Volume 6 George Meredith 1868

  • Emilia's mortal tones were calling Wilfrid's name.

    Sandra Belloni — Volume 7 George Meredith 1868

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