Does the "of" mean of a family lineage or of a certian town or something else? Anyone know for certian or know how I can find out? Thanks
2006-09-26 14:51:19 · 5 answers · asked by PrincessB 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
"Sir Gawain of Sherwood" was from the town or county of Sherwood. If the actual town/county/parish was unknown where he was competing, the knight would simply state in what country he lived.
"Sir Lindenburg of Normandy, in France" for example.
2006-09-26 14:59:05 · answer #1 · answered by MamaBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's like saying Sir Soandso of Texas
2006-09-26 14:55:49 · answer #2 · answered by Scorpius59 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It cold either be his family or the place he is from. For example, Sir Robin of Loxley was called that because his family was the House of Loxley.
2006-09-26 14:58:31 · answer #3 · answered by Girl Wonder 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the land he owns
2006-09-26 14:52:42 · answer #4 · answered by coquinegra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've always understood that to mean of a certain place, as in where they live
2006-09-26 14:53:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋