Cormorant fishing has been a tradition for over 1,300 years. Climate change might spell its end. 

<p><keyword id="1969973" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="Cormorant-Fishing">Cormorant fishing</keyword> on <keyword id="1334" type="COUNTRY" weightage="60" keywordseo="China">China</keyword>'s River Li is all but dying out.</p>
<p>Before sunrise, fisherman set out with domesticated cormorants, a seabird, on bamboo rafts. These birds prey on fish. But the fishermen tie threads around the necks of the cormorants to prevent them from swallowing the fish they catch.</p>
<p>Once the threads are set, the fishermen begin chanting on their boats to prompt the birds to dive down and retrieve the fish. They control their birds with long poles</p>
<p>Unable to compete with modern fishing, cormorant fishing on the river Li is now largely practiced for tourists.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/tvradio/programmes/wildchina/prog_summary_nonuk.shtml">"Wild China", a documentary series</a> produced by BBC and CCTV, has an exceptional segment on this 1,300-year old fishing technique, which is also practiced in Japan.</p>
<p>Here's a look at how cormorant fishing works:</p>
<h3><strong>Local fishermen and their cormorants set off on their boats in China's Yongjia County, Zhejiang Province.</strong></h3>
<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image on-image"><img src="http://static2.businessinsider.com/image/52a63eccecad04884f1c4c60-1200-800/rtr36qo2.jpg?maxX=804&amp;maxY=503" border="0" alt="cormorant fishing" width="804" height="503" /><p class="source">Reuters</p></div><p></p></div></p>
<h3><strong> The fishermen spend years training the birds to return to the boat with their catch.</strong></h3>
<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image on-image"><img src="http://static6.businessinsider.com/image/52a64a7969bedd1f5a1c4c5a-1200-800/ap06052605905.jpg" border="0" alt="cormorant fishing" width="800" height="517" /><p class="source">AP Photo / Xinhua, Zhou Hua</p></div><p></p></div></p>
<h3><strong>A fisherman ties a thread made of hemp around the cormorant's neck.</strong></h3>
<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image on-image"><img src="http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/52a648586bb3f7c3451c4c63-1200-1715/ap9710170664.jpg" border="0" alt="cormorant fishing" width="800" height="1086" /><p class="source">AP Photo/Greg Baker</p></div><p></p></div></p>
<h3><strong>A cormorant races after a fish underwater.</strong></h3>
<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image on-image"><img src="http://static2.businessinsider.com/image/52a734916da811f26cecdafc-1200-900/cormorant.jpg" border="0" alt="cormorant" width="800" height="600" /><p class="source"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNEplaYZtpI">BBCWorldWide via YouTube</a></p></div><p></p></div></p>
<h3><strong>A cormorant is handled by a local fisherman as it retrieves a fish to the boat.</strong></h3>
<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image on-image"><img src="http://static2.businessinsider.com/image/52a64693ecad04675f1c4c5c-1200-750/78124040.jpg" border="0" alt="cormorant fishing" width="800" height="477" /><p class="source">China Photos/Getty Images)</p></div><p></p></div></p>
<h3><strong>The fishermen reward the cormorants with smaller fish.</strong></h3>
<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image on-image"><img src="http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/52a6477ceab8eaa8151c4c62-1200-800/78124036.jpg" border="0" alt="cormorant fishing" width="802" height="522" /><p class="source">China Photos/Getty Images</p></div><p></p></div></p>
<h3><strong>It is believed that cormorants can keep an approximate tally of the fish they catch and if they aren't rewarded for their efforts, they stop diving after fish for the fishermen.</strong></h3>
<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image on-image"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNEplaYZtpI"><img src="http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/52a63fc0eab8eaa8021c4c71-1200-1715/rtr4gm1(1).jpg" border="0" alt="cormorant fishing china" width="801" height="1084" /></a><p class="source">EUTERS/Mark Ralston</p></div><p></p></div></p>
<h3><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNEplaYZtpI"><strong>You can watch the segment on cormorant fishing from "Wild China" here:</strong></a></h3>
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An Amazing 1300-Year Old Way Of Fishing Involving Birds Diving Underwater Is Going Extinct

<p>While everyone in the United States was moaning and groaning last week about the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/polar-vortex-from-space-2014-1">insufferably cold temperatures</a>, other parts of the world were intensely frigid too.</p>
<p>Take the small Norwegian island of Lovund, for instance, where thousands of <keyword id="6355507" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="fish">fish</keyword> were essentially flash-frozen in a bay as the air temperature dipped to -7.8 degrees Celsius (18 degrees Fahrenheit), <a href="http://www.nrk.no/nordland/smafisk-svomte-i-doden-1.11466122" target="_blank">according to a report from the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK)</a>.</p>
<p>The website posted a photo taken by photographer Ingolf Kristiansen of a school of saithe, <a href="http://www.fisheries.is/main-species/codfishes/saithe/" target="_blank">a type of codfish</a>, frozen in place close to the shore.</p>
<p>Since only the top layer of lakes, ponds, and other large bodies of water typically freeze, fish and other sea creatures usually able to survive winters by swimming beneath the icy surface. (Some polar fish even <a href="http://www.hfsp.org/frontier-science/awardees-articles/living-ice-how-do-polar-fishes-survive-freezing" target="_blank">produce antifreeze molecules to reduce the freezing point of their bodily fluids</a>).</p>
<p>These saithe weren't so lucky. A fish expert at <keyword id="6356961" type="COUNTRY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Norway">Norway</keyword>'s Institute of Marine Research told NRK that the saithe may have been chased into shallow waters by large, fish-eating birds called cormorants, and then became trapped in a large clump by the low-tide. The fish weren't able to escape as the water froze around them.</p>
<p><div class="image-container full"><div class="image"><img src="http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/52d83a82ecad040c6a9c151d-720-960/frozen%20fish.jpg?maxX=800" border="0" alt="frozen fish" width="800" /><p class="source">Ingolf Kristiansen/Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation</p></div></div></p>

A Norwegian Bay Was So Cold That Thousands Of Fish Were Flash-Frozen

<ul class="summary-list"><li>There's a host of parks, districts, monuments, and shopping sites you must visit in <keyword id="6354539" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="dubai" source="Orion">Dubai</keyword>.</li><li>Enjoy art in immersive exhibits at the Theater of Digital Art or a sunny day at Kite Beach. </li><li>Bike in Mushrif Park, walk through Al Fahidi, visit the Coffee Museum, or take abra rides to Deira.</li></ul><p>Dubai was once a fishing, trading, and pearl-diving hub along the Arabian Gulf, but now it's a modern metropolis home to architectural marvels and historic landmarks.</p><p>I was born and raised in Dubai, and I'm sharing the best things to do.</p><h2>Check out the art scene at Alserkal Avenue</h2><p><a href="https://alserkal.online/">Alserkal Avenue</a> in the industrial area of Al Quoz is the original home of Dubai's <a href="https://www.insider.com/pieces-of-art-that-transform-over-time">art</a>, culture, and indie scene.</p><p>The neighborhood's art galleries, studios, co-working spaces, cafés, boutiques, and theaters are housed in former warehouses.</p><p>Most exhibitions featuring the works of local and regional artists are free. Talks, arts-and-crafts sessions, workshops, fashion pop-ups, and music and photography events are always on the calendar.</p><p><strong>Tip:</strong> Stop for a refreshing Karak tea and snack at <a href="https://www.projectchaiwala.com/">Project Chaiwala</a>.</p><h2>See the flamingos at the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary</h2><div type="image" title="Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary." height="825" width="1100" msid="86231264" hostid="261"></div><p>The protected wetland at <a href="https://dm.gov.ae/discover-dubai/ras-al-khor/">Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary</a> is an unexpected but pleasant respite from Dubai's city activities.</p><p>With grey herons, mallard, cormorants, ospreys, and Eurasian spoonbills among its 180 <a href="https://www.insider.com/birds-that-look-like-dinosaurs-2019-2">bird species</a>, it's a must-visit for bird-watchers and wildlife photographers.</p><p>The Flamingo Hide tends to be one of the sanctuary's most popular sections.</p><p><strong>Tip:</strong> Entry is free, but it's closed on Fridays and Saturdays. Visit around 7 a.m. or 8 a.m. for the best photo lighting and fewer crowds.</p><h2>Take an abra ride to visit the souks in Deira</h2><p>While exploring the area around Dubai Creek, be sure to hop on an abra, a traditional wooden boat, to the souks (markets) in Deira. It's the city's cheapest public transportation, and it's a fun way to see old Dubai.</p><p>There's plenty to see, taste, smell, and buy in the souks, from spices, nuts, and dates to frankincense, traditional clothing, and oud (perfume).</p><p>Stop by the <a href="https://www.visitdubai.com/en/places-to-visit/the-gold-souk">Gold Souk</a> to ogle at extravagant window displays of jewelry fit for royalty.</p><p><strong>Tip:</strong> Bargaining is the norm in the souks.</p><h2>Photograph the colorful murals at La Mer</h2><div type="image" title="La Mer in Dubai." height="824" width="1098" msid="86231265" hostid="261"></div><p>Head to this lively <a href="https://www.lamerdubai.ae/en">beachfront retail district</a> and walk around the blocks covered in eclectic, colorful murals.</p><p>Many pieces of street art are a nod to Dubai's cosmopolitan culture, language, <keyword id="11893304" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="lifestyle" source="Orion">lifestyle</keyword>, and maritime heritage.</p><p><strong>Tip:</strong> Stop at one of the food stalls or get a bite to eat at <a href="http://www.sikkadubai.ae/">Sikka Café</a> for Emirati-Indian cuisine or <a href="https://www.zouzoudubai.com/">Zou Zou</a> for good Middle Eastern food.</p><h2>Rent a bike at Mushrif Park</h2><p>When the weather is nice, <a href="https://www.dm.gov.ae/historic_item/mushrif-park/">Mushrif Park</a> is the best place to <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-walkable-cities-for-pedestrians-2019-6">ride bikes</a> while soaking in the beauty of flowers, birdsong, and blue skies.</p><p>There's a shorter loop inside the park and a 6-mile cycling track that loops around the perimeter.</p><p>If you don't want to cycle, there are also walking trails featuring thousands of trees (a rarity in Dubai), picnic spots, kids' play areas, swimming pools, and an adventure park.</p><p><strong>Tip:</strong> You can rent a bike at the park or at the nearby <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/q3TaaadmJzizLDXm9">Al Motamaiez Bicycles Rental</a><em>. </em></p><h2>Experience immersive exhibits at the Theater of Digital Art</h2><div type="image" title="Theater of Digital Art in Dubai Theater of Digital Art." height="825" width="1100" msid="86231267" hostid="261"></div><p>The <a href="https://www.toda.ae/en/">Theater of Digital Art</a> in Souk Madinat Jumeirah offers <a href="https://www.insider.com/instagrammable-teamlab-borderless-museum-in-tokyo-2018-11">immersive installations</a> featuring the works of legendary artists such as Van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Paul Cézanne.</p><p>Shows typically last an hour, and some feature actors or live music. In addition to multimedia exhibitions, you'll also find a must-see virtual-reality experience.</p><p><strong>Tip:</strong> To avoid disappointment on crowded weekends, book your tickets online in advance.</p><h2>Stroll through the fish market at Jumeirah Fishing Harbor</h2><p>The Jumeirah Fishing Harbor offers beautiful views of boats and yachts on the Arabian Sea.</p><p>There are plenty of restaurants serving <a href="https://www.insider.com/fishing-horror-stories-from-reddit-2019-1">fresh seafood</a> in a variety of cuisines from Middle Eastern to Asian-inspired.</p><p>There's also a small fish market with persistent but friendly vendors.</p><p><strong>Tip: </strong>Many of the restaurants offer alfresco dining to enjoy the view.</p><h2>Get a taste of Dubai's history walking through the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood</h2><div type="image" title="Al Fahidi Historical district" height="825" width="1100" msid="86231269" hostid="261"></div><p>A wander through the <a href="https://www.visitdubai.com/en/places-to-visit/al-fahidi-historical-neighbourhood">Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood</a> near Dubai Creek is like walking through chapters in the city's history book.</p><p>The sand-colored houses with central courtyards, latticed windows, and regal wind towers are some of the oldest buildings in Dubai, and they once belonged to prosperous pearl merchants. Today, they house museums, galleries, artist studios, cafés, and boutique hotels.</p><p>Make sure to book in advance for the <a href="https://www.visitdubai.com/en/places-to-visit/sheikh-mohammed-centre-for-cultural-understanding-smccu">Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural Understanding</a>, which offers cultural meal experiences in a traditional setting. The <a href="https://www.coffeemuseum.ae/">Coffee Museum</a> and <a href="https://dubaiculture.gov.ae/en/Live-Our-Heritage/Pages/Coins-Museum.aspx">Coins Museum</a> are also a few doors away.</p><p><strong>Tip:</strong> The neighboring <a href="https://www.alseef.ae/en">Al Seef</a> retail district is a modern development built in the traditional architectural style, and it feels like a natural extension of the neighborhood. It's a good place to shop for souvenirs or grab a bite to eat.</p><h2>Enjoy Dubai's sunny weather with a day at Kite Beach</h2><p>Plenty of locals flock to <a href="https://www.kitebeach.ae/en">Kite Beach</a>, especially from October to April when the afternoons are sunny but temperatures are still pleasant enough to be outdoors.</p><p>There's always something happening on the weekends, whether it's kite surfers showing off their skills or live music at neighboring establishments.</p><p>Bring a picnic or grab a bite to eat from one of the food trucks or cafés <a href="https://www.insider.com/lifeguards-reveal-worst-experiences-2018-4">on the beach</a>.</p><p><strong>Tip:</strong> At the end of the day, walk the short distance along the water to Sunset Beach near the sail-shaped <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fae%2Fburj-al-arab.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Burj Al Arab hotel</a>. It's the best place in Dubai to watch the sunset.</p>

The best things to do in Dubai, according to a local

A local's ultimate guide to visiting Dubai

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<p>In "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/A-Dictionary-Surnames-Patrick-Hanks/dp/0192115928">A Dictionary of Surnames</a>," Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges have laid out where early last names come from and what they mean. Through research into genealogy and linguistics, they found the bulk of European surnames were formed in the 13th and 14th centuries as societies became more bureaucratic and began collecting taxes.</p>
<p>Early last names fall into a few major categories of origin. Many began as nicknames.</p>
<p>If your last name today falls into this category of name, you could theoretically learn something about the personality or appearance of one of the very first people to share your name. For example, a town that had several people named "John" might have started calling one of them "John Beal." "Beal" comes from "bel" - fair or lovely - and could refer to someone handsome.</p>
<p>Names didn't have to come from nicknames. Variations of people's occupations, a distinguishing geographical feature near their homes, or a version of their mother's or father's first name could also become their last name.</p>
<p><span>Last names that originated from nicknames are a particularly interesting category, though. Sometimes they were even based on negative traits, but Europeans rarely changed them once they officially went on record. During the period that last names were being adopted, people accepted their new last names as their God-given names. </span></p>
<p><span>Indeed, you may have a last name that originated from somebody ribbing one of your ancestors or making a comment on their appearance. </span></p>
<p><span>While names from a number of European languages originated from nicknames, below we have broken out only English last names and their likely corresponding meanings, </span>as determined by Hanks and Hodges.</p>
<h2><strong>A</strong></h2>
<p>Arlott - vagabond, rascal; Ayer - an heir to a title or fortune</p>
<h2><strong>B</strong></h2>
<p>Back - someone with a hunched back or peculiarity; Bairnsfather - father or alleged father of an illegitimate child; Barfoot - someone who went about his business, peasant; Bass - nickname for a short man; Bastard - nickname for an illegitimate child; Bay - nickname for someone with chestnut or auburn hair; Bayard - reckless; Beake - person with a prominent nose; Beal - handsome (from <em>bel</em>: fair, lovely); Bear - nickname for a person who has a mix of strength and amusement; Beard - wearer of a beard; Beauclerk - "fair clerk"; Beavis- nickname for an affectionate address; Bee - energetic or active person; Belcher - someone with a fair and lovely face; Besson - a twin (from <em>bis</em>, twice); Bevin - nickname for a wine drinker (from <em>beivre</em> to drink; <em>vin</em> wine); Biss - someone with an unhealthy complexion; Black - a swarthy or dark-haired man; Blacklock - someone with dark hair; Blake - another variant of <em>blac</em> that sometimes meant pale, white, fair; Blanchflower - ironic name for a man of feminine appearance; Blessed - a fortunate individual; Blewett - a habitual wearer of blue; Bligh, Bliss - a cheerful person; Blunt - someone with fair hair (from <em>blund</em>), a stupid person (from <em>blont, dull</em>); Boast, Boggis - a boastful man; Body - corpulent; Bold - bold, courageous; Bonney - handsome; Bonser - from <em>bon sire</em> good sir, given to a fine gentleman either ironically or seriously; Bowler - a heavy drinker; Bradman - broad, well built man; Breakspear - a successful warrior or jouster; Breeze - an irritating person; Brisbane - from <em>to break</em> and <em>bone</em>; probably used for someone crippled by a broken bone; Broad - stout; Brown - someone with brown hair; Buck - a man who resembles a goat; Bull - large, aggressive man; Bunker - reliable; Burr - a person who is difficult to shake off (from <em>bur</em>, a seed head that sticks to clothing)</p>
<h2><strong>C</strong></h2>
<p>Cain - a tall, thin man; Cannon - someone living in a clergy house; Cardinal - someone who acted lordly and patronizing; Carless - carefree; Catt - from the animal; Chaff - bald; Chance - a gambler or someone who had survived an accident; Child - someone considerably younger than his siblings; Chopin - a heavy drinker; Cock - a natural leader; Cockayne - an idle dreamer; Cocker - a bellicose person; Coley - a swarthy person; Comley - a handsome man; Coney - rabbit; Converse - a Jew converted to Christianity; Corderoy - proud; Couch - a red-haired man; Counsel - a wise or thoughtful man; Cousin - familiar; Crisp - a man with curly hair; Cruise - bold, fierce; Curtis - a refined person</p>
<h2><strong>D</strong></h2>
<p>Dain - important person; Dark - someone with dark hair; Devin - nickname of either ironic or literal application of <em>devin, divin</em> excellent; Dick - a stout, thick man; Doe - a mild and gentle man; Doggett - nickname with abusive connotations; Dolittle - a lazy man; Dormer - a lazy man, (from <em>dormire</em> to sleep); Doughty - powerful or brave; Dowling - stupid person, (from <em>doll</em> stupid); Drury - nickname for love; Ducker - nickname derivative (from <em>douke</em> to dive, plunge); Duke - someone who gives himself airs and graces</p>
<h2><strong>E</strong></h2>
<p>Eagle - a lordly, impressive or sharp eyed man; Elder - distinguishing name bestowed on the older one of a group</p>
<h2><strong>F</strong></h2>
<p>Fair - beautiful; Fairfax - someone with beautiful, long hair (from <em>feax</em>, hair, tresses; Faith - a trustworthy person; Farrant - someone with gray hair; Fay - someone with supernatural qualities, (from <em>faie</em> or fairy); Fear - a sociable person (from <em>feare</em>, comrade companion); Fiddy - son of God; Figgis - trustworthy or reliable; Fillery - illegitimate son of a monarch; Finch - from the bird, which in the Middle Ages had a reputation for stupidity; Fitt - polite; Foot - deformity of foot; Fort - strong; Fowle - someone resembling a bird; Frost - someone with an icy disposition or with a white beard or hair</p>
<h2><strong>G</strong></h2>
<p>Gain - crafty; Gale - cheerful person (from <em>gaile</em> jovial); Gallop - rash; Game, Gammon - merry or sporty; Garnon - someone with a mustache; Glew - cautious or wise; Godson - the godson of an influential person; Golfinch - nickname from the bird; Golightly - a messenger; Good - good; Gooden - someone who often uses the salutation "good evening"; Goodfellow, Goodfriend - congenial person; Grace - pleasant; Gray - someone with gray hair; Green - someone who liked wearing green; Grubb - small; Gulliver - greedy</p>
<h2><strong>H</strong></h2>
<p>Hand - someone with a deformed hand; Hare - a swift runner; Hart - nickname meaning stag; Hasard - a gambler; Hoare - an old man</p>
<h2>K</h2>
<p>Kay - a left handed man; Kedge - brisk, lively, (from Swedish <em>kack,</em> meaning bold or brisk); Keech - unflattering nickname for lumpish person; Keene - fierce, brave, proud; Kidd - frisky person; King - someone who conducts himself in a kingly manner; Knott - a thick or not shapely person</p>
<h2>L</h2>
<p>Lamb - a meek or inoffensive person; Lark - a merry person; Lawless - an unbridled and licentious man; Lawty - a trustworthy person; Lever - a fleet footed or timid person (from <em>levre, </em>meaning hare); Levett - nickname for wolf; Light - a happy or cheerful person, someone busy and active, someone small; Lipp - someone with large lips; Little - a small man; Littlefair - nickname for small companion; Littley - someone with small eyes; Loach - nickname from a small fresh water fish; Long, Longfellow - a tall person; Lord - someone who behaves in a lordly manner; Lovatt - nickname meaning young wolf; Lovelace - a philanderer; Lovell - nickname from <em>lou, </em>meaning wolf; Lovelock - a dandy; Lovely - an amiable person; Lyon - a fierce or brave warrior</p>
<h2>M</h2>
<p>Mallory - an unfortunate person; Mann - a strong or fierce man; Marvel - a person considered prodigious in some way, could be ironic; Master - someone who behaved in a masterful manner; Maufe - an untrustworthy person; Miskin - a young man, probably to distinguish someone from an older person in the same family; Monk - someone who looks like a monk; Mutton - a gentle but unimaginative person</p>
<h2>N</h2>
<p>Need - an impoverished person; New - a newcomer to an area; Newbold - someone who lived in a newly constructed dwelling; Newcombe, Newman - a new arrival in a place; Nightingale - someone with a good voice; Noel - someone with a connection to the Christmas season; Noon - a bright and cheery person</p>
<h2>O</h2>
<p>Odam - someone who has done well by marrying someone with a rich daughter</p>
<h2>P</h2>
<p>Pace - mild mannered person; Palmer - someone who had been on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land; Pardoe, Purdy - nickname from someone who often said <em>par Dieu</em> (by God/for God's sake); Parent - a parent or related to someone important in the community; Parslow - nickname from <em>passer, </em>meaning to cross; Pedley - a stealthy person; Penny - nickname from the coin; Pettifer - a tireless walker; Pettit - a small person; Pickerell - a sharp and aggressive person; Pinch - a chirpy person; Plenty - nickname for abundance; Pollard - someone with a large or unusually shaped head; Postle - nickname short for apostle; Pratt - a clever trickster; Prior - an immediate subordinate to an abbott; Puddy - someone rotund; Puttock - nickname for a greedy person</p>
<h2>Q</h2>
<p>Quail - nickname from the bird, for a timorous, lecherous, or fat person; Quant - a person admired for good sense or skill or regarded as cunning or crafty; Quarry - a thickset man; Quick - a lively person</p>
<h2>R</h2>
<p>Raggett - someone whose appearance is unkempt; Raison - an intelligent person; Ram - a forceful or lusty person; Read - a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion; Revell - a boisterous person; Rich - a wealthy man; Root - a cheerful person; Rouse, Rudd, Rust - a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion; Rump - nickname for a person with a large behind; Ruth - nickname for a charitable person</p>
<h2>S</h2>
<p>Sadd - a serious or solemn person; Saffer - a greedy person; Saint - a notably pious individual; Samways - a stupid person; Sarson - someone of swarthy appearance; Savage - a wild or uncouth person; Scaife - an awkward or difficult man; Scarfe - someone resembling a cormorant, a type of bird; Scull - a bald man; Sealey - a person with a cheery disposition; Selman - a happy or fortunate man; Senior - a peasant who gave himself airs and graces; Sharp - keen, active, quick; Shear - a beautiful or radiant person; Sherwin - swift runner; Short - a person of low stature; Silver - a rich man or someone with gray hair; Snell - brisk or active person; Snow - someone with a pale complexion or very white hair; Sowden - nickname for sultan; Speak - nickname from a woodpecker; Sparrow - a small chirpy person; Spire - a tall, thin man; Spratt - a small and insignificant person; Squibb - a sarcastic person; Stack - a large well built man; Stagg - nickname from the male deer; Steel - someone considered hard or durable as steel; Stout - a brave or powerful man; Strong - a strong man; Swift - a rapid runner</p>
<h2>T</h2>
<p>Tabard - a wearer of a long sleeveless coat of heavy material; Tame - a quiet and gentle person; Tempest - someone with a blustery temperament; Thewlis - an ill mannered person; Thrussell - nickname from the bird, probably given to a cheerful person; Thumb - someone with a deformed thumb; Titmus - a small person; Todd - someone thought to resemble a fox in some way; Treacher - a devious person; Tripp - someone with an odd gait; Trunchion - a short, fat man (from <em>thronchon, </em>meaningpiece broken off of); Turk - a rowdy or unruly person; Twigg - a thin person</p>
<h2>U</h2>
<p>Uncle - a man who is an uncle to someone</p>
<h2>V</h2>
<p>Vaisey - a cheerful person (from <em>enveisie, </em>meaning playful, merry); Venture - a bold person; Verity - a truthful person; Viggars - a sturdy person; Virtue - a pious or good person; Whale - an ungainly person; White, Whithead - someone with white hair; Widdow - a widow or widower; Wight - strong-willed or brave; Wild - nickname someone of violent and undisciplined character; Wise - a wise or learned person; Wraith - someone with a violent temper</p>
<h2>Y</h2>
<p>Yule - nickname for someone who was born on Christmas Day</p>

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