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English < Proto-Germanic (*Wiljahelmaz)
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William Yarrell: English zoologist, naturalist and bookseller.
Born in St James's (died at age 72).
The name William means william is an English name whose origin is Germanic. Derived from Willahelm, its meaning results from the union of "wil", meaning "desire" or "will", and "helm", meaning "protection".
Biography
William Yarrell was an English zoologist, prolific writer, bookseller and naturalist admired by his contemporaries for his precise scientific work.
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