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Mansel (c.1136-37)
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Mansel (c.1136-37)

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Maunsel,  Maunsell, 
pl. manseis  
  FEW:  Le Mans *6/i,234a Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: ∅ DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED: ∅ MED: ∅ DMLBS: ∅

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1demonyminhabitant of Le Mans: 
( c.1136-37; MS: s.xiiex )  Li Angevin e li Mansel Par le cumant Giefrei Martel Vindrent al Mans, si l'asegerent  GAIMAR1 5785
( s.xiii1/3; MS: s.xivin )  li reis repaire od mult grant gent, Franceis, Flamans, Alemans, Angevins, Manseis e normans  Brut Royal 802
2 name (used as a surname): 
( 1148 )  Turstinus Mansel  Family Names Mansell
( 1241 )  John le Maunsel  Family Names Mansell
( 1280 )  Adam le Maunsell  Family Names Mansell

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Mansel