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Spindleshanks noun

Dad’s pet name for Jane-Marie, and later for Bel

Collector

Dad – 1950s
George Iliff – father of Mark, JM, G & Bel

Notes

Possibly a reference to Władysław III Spindleshanks (c1167–1231), at various times Duke of Greater Poland, High Duke of Poland, Duke of Kraków, Duke of Kalisz, ruler of Lubusz and ruler over Gniezno. He was noted for unusually long and thin legs.

Submitted: 28/01/2022 by Mark ● Last updated: 09/10/2022 00:07 by Mark

any thoughts?

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