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gertrude

/ˈɡɝtɹud/

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What does gertrude mean?

proper noun

  1. A female given name from the Germanic languages.
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/ˈɡɝtɹud/

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There is no real evidence to show that Queen Gertrude was her lover's accomplice in her husband's murder.
H. B. (Henry Brodribb) IrvingA Book of Remarkable CriminalsProject Gutenberg ebook #446
O my dear Gertrude, this, Like to a murdering piece, in many places Gives me superfluous death.
William ShakespeareThe Complete Works of William ShakespeareProject Gutenberg ebook #100
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After a sleepless night, Gertrude arose from her couch, resolved that she would reveal the whole matter to her mother.
William Wells BrownClotelle; Or, The Colored Heroine, a tale of the Southern States; Or, The President's DaughterProject Gutenberg ebook #241
While this matter was under investigation Gertrude stayed away from home several nights, two of which have never been accounted for.
William Healy; Mary Tenney HealyPathology of Lying, Accusation, and Swindling: A Study in Forensic PsychologyProject Gutenberg ebook #449
“Write her a note, asking her leave to come and see her. I think that is what she will like,” said Gertrude.
Henry JamesThe EuropeansProject Gutenberg ebook #179