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Association general player draft was held over the course of two days, February 12 and 13, 1972, in Anaheim, California. The purpose of the draft was to establish
WHA_general_player_draft
Hockey league draft
annual draft from 1973 through 1978.[citation needed] The fledgling WHA had some trouble stocking their teams, with many of the players drafted by WHA teams
WHA_amateur_draft
Canadian ice hockey prospective team (1971–1972)
WHA draft, the Broncos chose Barry Gibbs, Jim Harrison, Dale Hoganson and Jack Norris. The team participated in the February 1972 WHA General Player Draft
Calgary_Broncos
Canadian ice hockey player
selected by the Calgary Broncos in the late rounds of the 1972 WHA General Player Draft.[citation needed] Biographical information and career statistics
Bob_Heaney
list of World Hockey Association (WHA) players who played at least one game from the 1972–73 WHA season to the 1978–79 WHA season. Bruce Abbey Dennis Abgrall
List_of_WHA_players
Canadian ice hockey player
opted to play in the WHA after being selected by the Ottawa Nationals in the WHA General Player Draft. He played the 1972–73 WHA season with the Nationals
Chris_Meloff
1979 North American ice hockey draft
the addition of any underage players who had already played in the WHA. The NHL had been considering lowering the draft age for some time, and timed the
1979_NHL_entry_draft
Sports season
Trophy. The WHA's inaugural player draft was held in Anaheim, California on February 12 and 13, 1972. All 12 WHA franchises took part in the draft. There were
1972–73_WHA_season
Canadian ice hockey player (1950–2011)
Angeles Sharks in 1972 WHA General Player Draft, February 12, 1972. Claimed by Washington from California in Expansion Draft, June 12, 1974. Traded to
Pete_Laframboise
entry draft demonstrated as much. By the end of the 1970s, the WHA had withered and the NHL absorbed the remains of its former rival. The NHL draft was
College players in the NHL entry draft
College_players_in_the_NHL_entry_draft
Player selection draft
selections" in the Expansion Draft. Following the 1978–79 WHA season, and prior to the NHL reclaiming players, the WHA dispersed players on June 9, 1979, whose
1979_NHL_expansion_draft
Canadian ice hockey player
Seals, Meloche opted to play in the WHA after being selected by the Miami Screaming Eagles in the WHA General Player Draft. He played parts of two seasons
Denis_Meloche
Player selection draft
to the Los Angeles Kings. General "1970 NHL Expansion Draft". hockeyDB.com. Retrieved April 22, 2013. "Tom Webster NHL & WHA Statistics". Hockey-Reference
1970_NHL_expansion_draft
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1956)
former professional ice hockey player. Cloutier spent five prolific seasons as a winger in the World Hockey Association (WHA) with the Quebec Nordiques.
Réal_Cloutier
Canadian ice hockey player
selected by the Calgary Broncos in the late rounds of the 1972 WHA General Player Draft. Garry F. Longman Memorial Trophy winners Herb Howdle career statistics
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was drafted as a defenceman Color key Has never been awarded a first overall pick Franchise is defunct WHA Amateur Draft General "Entry Draft Historic
List of first overall NHL draft picks
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Association (WHA) and played in the WHA until 1979 when they joined the NHL. During their time in the WHA the Oilers drafted 59 players with the 1977 draft being
List of Edmonton Oilers draft picks
List_of_Edmonton_Oilers_draft_picks
1976 WHA amateur draft was the fourth draft held by the World Hockey Association. Below are listed the selections in the 1976 WHA amateur draft. The Toronto
1976_WHA_amateur_draft
Former ice hockey team of the World Hockey Association
Hockey Association Central Hockey League List of Birmingham Bulls (WHA) players List of WHA seasons Birmingham Bulls (ECHL) The Rebel League: The Short and
Birmingham_Bulls_(WHA)
WHA amateur draft was the fifth and final draft held by the World Hockey Association. Below are listed the selections in the 1977 WHA amateur draft.
1977_WHA_amateur_draft
1974 North American ice hockey draft
In an effort to prevent the World Hockey Association (WHA) from poaching players, the draft was conducted early and in secret. This failed to prevent
1974_NHL_amateur_draft
show each player's career regular season totals in the WHA. The Nordiques selected Michel Goulet 20th overall in the 1979 NHL entry draft. The Nordiques
List of Quebec Nordiques draft picks
List_of_Quebec_Nordiques_draft_picks
The 1973 WHA amateur draft was the first draft for the World Hockey Association. Below are listed the selections in the 1973 WHA amateur draft. 1973 NHL
1973_WHA_amateur_draft
Changes to North American ice hockey leagues
NHL–WHA merger, was the culmination of several years of negotiations between the National Hockey League (NHL) and the World Hockey Association (WHA). The
1979_NHL_expansion
Former hockey team of the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association
1919–20. The Nordiques formed as one of the original World Hockey Association (WHA) teams in 1972–73. The franchise was originally awarded to a group in San
Quebec_Nordiques
1974 North American ice hockey draft
to draft the underage players. Listed below are the selections made in the 1974 WHA amateur draft. 1974 NHL amateur draft 1974–75 WHA season 1974 WHA Amateur
1974_WHA_amateur_draft
Canadian ice hockey player
professional ice hockey player. He was selected by the Calgary Broncos in the late rounds of the 1972 WHA General Player Draft. During the 1972–73 season
Darwin_Mott
Professional ice hockey team (1972–1997)
Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1979
Hartford_Whalers
Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1933)
native was the first player chosen by the then-Alberta Oilers in the 1972 WHA General Player Draft; he played two seasons in the WHA before ending his career
Val_Fonteyne
National Hockey League team in Edmonton, Alberta
of the major professional World Hockey Association (WHA). They were intended to be one of two WHA Alberta teams along with the Calgary Broncos. However
Edmonton_Oilers
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1954)
NHL amateur draft. Connor was also selected by the Phoenix Roadrunners in the first round, fourth overall in the 1974 WHA Secret Amateur Draft. The Roadrunners
Cam_Connor
1975 WHA amateur draft was the third draft held by the World Hockey Association. Below are listed the selections in the 1975 WHA amateur draft. 1975
1975_WHA_amateur_draft
Canadian ice hockey player
World Hockey Association was created. Selby was selected in the WHA General Player Draft by the Houston Aeros. Seeing an opportunity to jump out of the
Brit_Selby
entry draft. List of Winnipeg Jets (WHA) players List of Winnipeg Jets (1979–1996) players 1979 NHL Expansion Draft List of Arizona Coyotes draft picks
List of Winnipeg Jets (1972–1996) draft picks
List_of_Winnipeg_Jets_(1972–1996)_draft_picks
Canadian ice hockey player and politician (born 1938)
subsequently became the Houston Aeros (WHA)) had drafted Mahovlich in the regular round of the WHA general player draft on February 12, 1972, and they traded
Frank_Mahovlich
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1949)
for the Quebec Nordiques of the World Hockey Association (WHA). After retiring as a player, Houle became an executive with Molson, one of Canada's leading
Réjean_Houle
Canadian ice hockey player
1976 NHL amateur draft on June 1, 1976. However, Mike had also been drafted in the fifth round (50th overall) in the 1976 WHA amateur draft by the New England
Mike_Liut
Canadian ice hockey player
WHA after being selected by the Miami Screaming Eagles in the WHA General Player Draft. He played parts of two seasons for the Blazers franchise — which
Michel_Plante
Ice hockey player
the Chicago Cougars of the World Hockey Association (WHA) in the 1972 WHA General Player Draft, which took place in February of that year. Glenwright's
Brian_Glenwright
Former team of the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association
World Hockey Association (WHA) in 1972. The club joined the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1979 after the NHL merged with the WHA. The team played their
Winnipeg_Jets_(1972–1996)
Canadian ice hockey player (1936–2018)
(February 22, 1971). February 12, 1972 – Selected by Winnipeg (WHA) in 1972 WHA General Player Draft. McDonald and his wife Pat were married for sixty years
Ab_McDonald
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1961)
Houston Apollos in 1979. He was the last WHA player to be active in professional ice hockey and the last active player in any of the major North American professional
Mark_Messier
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1956)
was also drafted 10th overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1976 WHA Amateur Draft. In September 1982, after spending his first six seasons with the
Rick_Green_(ice_hockey)
Canadian hockey journalist
to the WHA General Player Draft, Larochelle, Bédard, and General Manager Marius Fortier worked together to draft a list of Quebecois players who might
Claude_Larochelle
Canadian ice hockey player
1974 NHL Draft by the Montreal Canadiens, Legge opted to join the Michigan Stags of the WHA, who had selected him in the 1974 WHA Amateur Draft and ended
Barry_Legge
Canadian ice hockey player and coach
selected second overall in both the 1977 NHL amateur draft and the 1977 WHA Amateur Draft from the New Westminster Bruins. Beck helped the Bruins win the 1977
Barry_Beck
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1971)
Canadian former professional ice hockey player and current director of amateur scouting and assistant general manager for the Detroit Red Wings, the team
Kris_Draper
Fictitious Japanese 1974 NHL draft pick
Association (WHA) was founded, and began signing amateur players before the National Hockey League (NHL) could officially select them in the amateur draft. To
Taro_Tsujimoto
Ice hockey team in Denver, Colorado
the WHA to join that league for the 1975-76 season. The Spurs were the second WHL refugee to join the WHA, following the Phoenix Roadrunners. The WHA Spurs
Denver_Spurs
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1940)
28, 1972. He was a role player with the Flyers for the rest of the season. After being chosen in the WHA General Player Draft, Joyal played four years
Eddie_Joyal
World Hockey Association team season
GA = Goals Against, Pts = Points Cincinnati's draft picks at the 1977 WHA Amateur Draft. 1977–78 WHA season "1977-78 Cincinnati Stingers Schedule". Hockey-Reference
1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season
1977–78_Cincinnati_Stingers_season
Canadian ice hockey player
was the last active NHL player from the WHA's inaugural season, and the last to have played in all seven seasons of the WHA's existence. In his professional
Richard_Brodeur
Canadian ice hockey player
1975 NHL Amateur Draft by the Los Angeles Kings. He was also drafted in the ninth round, 117th overall in the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft by the Edmonton Oilers
Bob_Russell_(ice_hockey)
Former ice hockey team of the World Hockey Association
the 1979 NHL entry draft. Messier retired in 2004 as the last active player to have played in the WHA, and also the last active player to have played for
Indianapolis_Racers
Canadian ice hockey player
professional ice hockey player who played in the World Hockey Association (WHA). Drafted in the fifth round of the 1974 NHL amateur draft by the Boston Bruins
Jamie_Bateman
Canadian ice hockey player
player who played in the World Hockey Association (WHA). Trognitz played part of the 1977–78 WHA season with the Cincinnati Stingers. He was drafted in
Willie_Trognitz
Canadian ice hockey player
Selected by Dayton (Houston) in the WHA General Player Draft. "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Dick Mattiussi". HHOF.com. Archived
Dick_Mattiussi
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1959)
1979 WHA All-Star Games in January that saw him record two points in the second and third games played against Moscow Dynamo. Gartner was drafted in the
Mike_Gartner
Statistics show each player's career regular season totals in the WHA. The Whalers selected Ray Neufeld 81st overall in the 1979 NHL entry draft. The Whalers
List of Hartford Whalers draft picks
List_of_Hartford_Whalers_draft_picks
British-Canadian ice hockey player
professional ice hockey player who played in the World Hockey Association (WHA). Drafted in the sixth round of the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft by the Atlanta Flames
Paul_Heaver
Ice hockey team in North Carolina
of the World Hockey Association (WHA). The Whalers saw success immediately, winning the Eastern Division in the WHA's first three seasons and becoming
Carolina_Hurricanes
WHA hockey team season (inaugural season)
February 19, 2009. "WHA Oilers Page – 1972 WHA General Player Draft". The Home of the Oilers. Retrieved February 20, 2009. "WHA Oilers Page – All Time
1972–73_Alberta_Oilers_season
Canadian ice hockey player and coach (born 1961)
for agreeing to keep Gretzky off the draft board, the NHL placed Edmonton at the bottom of the draft order. The WHA completed the playoffs of its final
Wayne_Gretzky
National Hockey League team in Denver, Colorado
franchises of the World Hockey Association (WHA). The franchise joined the NHL in 1979 as a result of the NHL–WHA merger. Following the 1994–95 season, they
Colorado_Avalanche
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1955)
Having been drafted 64th overall by the Denver Spurs in the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft, he joined the club in 1975-76. He had also been drafted 150th overall
Nick_Sanza
American ice hockey defenceman (1953–2025)
by the Toronto Toros in the 9th round (106th overall) of the 1973 WHA Amateur Draft. Tenesi played in the American Hockey League with the Hershey Bears
Guido_Tenesi
Canadian ice hockey player
professional ice hockey player who played in the World Hockey Association (WHA). Drafted in the seventh round of the 1977 NHL amateur draft by the Chicago Black
Floyd_Lahache
Canadian ice hockey player
Bombers, and was drafted seventh overall by the Penguins in the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft. Stoughton had an up-and-down stint in the WHA. Often teamed with
Blaine_Stoughton
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1977)
professional ice hockey player and actor. He was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens eighth overall in the 1995 NHL entry draft and played eight games with
Terry Ryan (ice hockey, born 1977)
Terry_Ryan_(ice_hockey,_born_1977)
Canadian ice hockey player (1948–2022)
to the new World Hockey Association (WHA) when selected by the Calgary Broncos in the 1972 WHA General Player Draft, although his rights were traded to
Ken_Brown_(ice_hockey)
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1949)
professional ice hockey player. He played left winger in both the National Hockey League (NHL) and the World Hockey Association (WHA), principally for the
Marc_Tardif
League (NHL). Joe Daley became the first of 20 players selected by the Penguins in the 1967 NHL Expansion Draft on June 6, 1967. The next day, the Penguins
List of Pittsburgh Penguins draft picks
List_of_Pittsburgh_Penguins_draft_picks
entry draft is held each off-season in June, allowing teams to select players who will have turned 18 years old by September 15 in the year the draft is
List of Buffalo Sabres draft picks
List_of_Buffalo_Sabres_draft_picks
American ice hockey executive (1934–2018)
owed this success in large part to its ability to resist WHA efforts to lure away its players, and many American teams believed they were able to do this
John_Ziegler_Jr.
World Hockey Association team season
picks at the WHA General Player Draft, which was held in Anaheim, California on February 12–13, 1972. The team participated in the draft as the Miami
1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season
1972–73_Philadelphia_Blazers_season
Canadian ice hockey player (1945–2002)
by the New England Whalers in the 1972 World Hockey Association General Player Draft, on February 12, 1972. Smith was traded by the Red Wings to Buffalo
Al_Smith_(ice_hockey)
American ice hockey player and executive
the Edmonton Oilers 67th overall in the 1974 WHA Amateur Draft. He never played for Edmonton as his WHA rights were traded to the Minnesota Fighting Saints
Paul_Holmgren
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1960)
NHL-WHA merger, Goulet was declared eligible for the 1979 entry draft and wanted to play for the Quebec Nordiques. Due to the circumstances of the WHA merger
Michel_Goulet
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1963)
January 27, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2017. "Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA" (PDF). Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. 2018
Ron_Francis
American ice hockey player (born 1954)
Hanson (born April 12, 1954) is an American former professional ice hockey player. He played 33 games in the National Hockey League between 1978 and 1980
David_Hanson_(ice_hockey)
Inactive ice hockey team in Arizona, US
Association (WHA). After seven WHA seasons, they were one of four organizations enfranchised by the NHL on June 22, 1979, when the WHA ceased operations
Arizona_Coyotes
Association (WHA), which operated from 1972 until 1979 and sought to compete with the NHL for markets and players. Bobby Hull was the most famous player to defect
History of the National Hockey League (1967–1992)
History_of_the_National_Hockey_League_(1967–1992)
NHA hockey team season
the postseason in their WHA tenure. Winnipeg's draft picks at the 1974 WHA Amateur Draft. 1974–75 WHA season "1974-75 Winnipeg Jets Schedule". Hockey-Reference
1974–75_Winnipeg_Jets_season
Canadian ice hockey league season
1969 NHL Amateur Draft, and again in the 70th round of the 1972 WHA General Player Draft, played less than one full season of professional ice hockey, appearing
1969–70_WCHL_season
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1956)
Blades of the Western Canadian Hockey League (WCHL). He was drafted by both the NHL and WHA in 1976 and chose to sign with the former's St. Louis Blues
Bernie_Federko
Canadian ice hockey player and coach
NHL amateur draft and was also drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in the 7th round (96th overall) of the 1974 WHA Amateur Draft. Ferguson is a two-time winner
Bob_Ferguson_(ice_hockey)
1975 North American ice hockey draft
in exchange for this pick. 1975–76 NHL season 1975 WHA amateur draft List of NHL players Players are identified as an All-Star if they were selected
1975_NHL_amateur_draft
Junior ice hockey season
1971 NHL Amateur Draft, and again in the 66th round of the 1972 WHA General Player Draft, played three partial seasons of professional ice hockey, split
1970–71_WCHL_season
Arena in West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
Hartford Civic Center to open. They played four postseason games of the 1974 WHA playoffs and thirteen regular season games of the 1974-75 season in total
Big_E_Coliseum
Canadian ice hockey coach (1917–1975)
Hockey Association. The Broncos participated in the February 1972 WHA General Player Draft, but when Brownridge died, financial issues caused the Broncos
Scotty_Munro
Canadian ice hockey player
1972–73 season, Tumilson played three games in the World Hockey Association (WHA) with the Winnipeg Jets. Surgent, Scott (2013). The Complete World Hockey
Gordon_Tumilson
American ice hockey player and coach
Gordie Howe Trophy as the WHA's most valuable player. He was the first American to ever be named the most valuable player of a professional hockey league
Robbie_Ftorek
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1945)
professional ice hockey player. Walton played forward in the National Hockey League (NHL) and World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1965 until 1979. Walton
Mike_Walton
Swedish ice hockey player (born 1951)
Hedberg won two Avco World Trophies as WHA champions with the Winnipeg Jets. In 1977, he became the first player to score more than 50 goals in the first
Anders_Hedberg
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1958)
Oilers and nine with the Indianapolis Racers. 1978 NHL Amateur Draft – Wes George Wes George WHA Statistics | Hockey-Reference.com Biographical information
Wes_George
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1953)
seventh overall by the Minnesota Fighting Saints of the WHA although he never joined the WHA. As a rookie, Gainey was committed to a defensive style of
Bob_Gainey
Canadian ice hockey player (1950–2026)
was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played professionally in the World Hockey Association (WHA), the North American Hockey League and the
Bob_Winograd
Process used to allocate certain players to sports teams
A draft is a process used in some countries (especially in North America) and sports (especially in closed leagues) to allocate certain players to teams
Draft_(sports)
Canadian ice hockey player
to the Toronto Maple Leafs, September 9, 1982. "Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA" (PDF). Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. 2018
Mike_Palmateer
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1955)
Hockey Association (WHA) drafted the Winnipeg-born Baxter in the first round as the 11th overall pick of the 1974 WHA Amateur Draft, and signed him that
Paul_Baxter
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Surname or Lastname
German, Jewish (Ashkenazic), and Czech (Platnéř)
German, Jewish (Ashkenazic), and Czech (Platnéř) : occupational name for an armorer (see Blattner).English : occupational name for a plate maker, from a Middle English agent derivative of Old French platon ‘metal plate’. Compare Platten.
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Latin palma, PALMER means "palm tree." Before it was a surname, Palmer was an old byname for "a pilgrim," someone who had been on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and brought back a palm branch as proof that they had actually been there.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Platt or Plater.Scottish : habitational name from the Forest of Plater in Angus.German (Tyrol, Bavaria) : variant of Plattner 1.German : variant of Platner.
Female
Welsh
Medieval Welsh name, probably GENERYS means "white lady."Â
Boy/Male
Muslim
Tourist, Who visits holy places
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name from Old French clavier ‘doorkeeper’ (from Latin clavis ‘key’).Catalan : from claver ‘keeper of the keys’, ‘doorkeeper’, Latin clavarius.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant spelling of Player.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of three places in Essex – Layer Breton, Layer de la Haye, and Layer Marney – all named from a river name, Leire, or from Leire in Leicestershire, also named from an identical river name. The river name is of Celtic origin and is probably the base of the tribal name Ligore, found in the place name Leicester.English : nickname or status name from Anglo-Norman French le eyr ‘the heir’. Compare Ayer.English : occupational name for a stone layer, Middle English leyer; the job of the layer was to position the stones worked by the masons.German : habitational name for someone from any of the various placed named Lay, in the Rhineland and Bavaria.
Male
Gypsy/Romani
(Пламен) Bulgarian name derived from Slavic plam, PLAMEN means "fire, flame." In use by the Romani.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English, Old French palmer, paumer (from palme, paume ‘palm tree’, Latin palma), a nickname for someone who had been on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Such pilgrims generally brought back a palm branch as proof that they had actually made the journey, but there was a vigorous trade in false souvenirs, and the term also came to be applied to a cleric who sold indulgences.Swedish (Palmér) : ornamental name formed with palm ‘palm tree’ + the suffix -ér, from Latin -erius ‘descendant of’.Irish : when not truly of English origin (see 1 above), a surname adopted by bearers of Gaelic Ó Maolfhoghmhair (see Milford) perhaps because they were from an ecclesiastical family.German : topographic name for someone living among pussy willows (see Palm 2).German : from the personal name Palm (see Palm 3).
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from an agent derivative of Middle English pleyen ‘to play’, hence an occupational name for an actor or musician or a nickname for a successful competitor in contests of athletic or sporting prowess.
Boy/Male
Australian, British, Chinese, English
Roof Slater
Female
English
Pet form of French Geneviève, probably GENEVA means "race of women."
Surname or Lastname
English and North German
English and North German : metonymic occupational name for a plasterer, from Middle English, Middle Low German plaster (from Latin emplastrum ‘(wound) plaster’ (originally a paste), from Greek emplastron, a derivative of emplassein ‘to shape or form’; the term was carried over into building terminology to mean ‘bonding agent’).English : habitational name from any of various places called Plaistow (in East London, Derbyshire, Sussex, and elsewhere), from Old English plegestÅw ‘place where people gather for sport or play’. This can also be a variant of Plaisted (through interchangeable use of the Old English elements stÅw and stede, both meaning ‘place’, in earlier times).German and Ashkenazic Jewish (Pflaster) : from Middle High German pflaster (German Pflaster, from Latin plastrum) ‘street pavement’, ‘pavement’, cognate with 1.
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : occupational name for a slater, from an agent derivative of Middle English s(c)late ‘slate’.
Boy/Male
Indian
Tourist, Who visits holy places
Surname or Lastname
Scottish
Scottish : variant of Whan.English : topographic name for someone who lived in a corner or angle or land, from Old English hwamm ‘corner’, or a habitational name from Wham in County Durham, named with this word.
Female
Italian
Variant spelling of Italian Ginevra, probably GENEVRA means "race of women."
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Tourist who visits holy places
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a maker of plate-armor or armor-plates, from an agent derivative of Middle English plate ‘armor-plate’.English : from an agent derivative of Old French plait ‘plea’ or plaitier ‘to plead’, hence an occupational name or nickname for an advocate.
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Female
Vietnamese
Vietnamese name NGOC BICH means "precious jade."
Surname or Lastname
English, French, German, and Dutch
English, French, German, and Dutch : from the personal name Paul (Latin Paulus ‘small’), which has always been popular in Christendom. It was the name adopted by the Pharisee Saul of Tarsus after his conversion to Christianity on the road to Damascus in about ad 34. He was a most energetic missionary to the Gentiles in the Roman Empire, and played a very significant role in establishing Christianity as a major world religion. The name was borne also by numerous other early saints. The American surname has absorbed cognates from other European languages, for example Greek Pavlis and its many derivatives. It is also occasionally borne by Jews; the reasons for this are not clear.Irish : reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Phóil ‘son of Paul’. Compare McFall.Catalan (Paül) : habitational name from any of several places named Paül.Spanish : topographic name from paúl ‘marsh’, ‘lagoon’.Spanish : Castilianized form of Basque Padul, a habitational name from a town of this name in Araba province.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Jeffrey.The third U.S. president, author of the Declaration of Independence, and VA statesman Thomas Jefferson relates in his memoirs a family tradition that he was descended from Welsh stock on his father’s side, while noting the relative infrequency of the name Jefferson in Wales. It is a characteristically northern English name. A Jefferson was among the burgesses who attended the first representative assembly at Jamestown, VA, in 1619.
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Name of a narrator of hadith
Girl/Female
Christian, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Indian, Kannada
A Pearl
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Shircliff.
Female
Irish
Irish form of French Louise, LAOISE means "famous warrior."Â
Boy/Male
Australian, Biblical, Christian, German, Hebrew
He that Strengthens and Makes Steadfast; Whom God Strengthens
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Sanskrit, Tamil
An Art of Achieving Happiness
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, French, Muslim
Opening; Dawn; Introduction
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a.
Usual; common, on most occasions; as, his general habit or method.
adv.
In a general way, or in general relation; in the main; upon the whole; comprehensively.
v. i.
Anything which is neither animal nor vegetable, as in the most general classification of things into three kingdoms (animal, vegetable, and mineral).
n.
That which is laid; a stratum; a bed; one thickness, course, or fold laid over another; as, a layer of clay or of sand in the earth; a layer of bricks, or of plaster; the layers of an onion.
v. i.
The form of words used in praying; a formula of supplication; an expressed petition; especially, a supplication addressed to God; as, a written or extemporaneous prayer; to repeat one's prayers.
n.
One who plates or coats articles with gold or silver; as, a silver plater.
v. i.
The act of addressing supplication to a divinity, especially to the true God; the offering of adoration, confession, supplication, and thanksgiving to the Supreme Being; as, public prayer; secret prayer.
pl.
of Postmaster-general
n.
One who, or that which, planes; a planing machine; esp., a machine for planing wood or metals.
a.
Having a relation to all; common to the whole; as, Adam, our general sire.
a.
Comprehending many species or individuals; not special or particular; including all particulars; as, a general inference or conclusion.
n.
A machine for calendering paper.
n.
One who owns or cultivates a plantation; as, a sugar planter; a coffee planter.
a.
Not restrained or limited to a precise import; not specific; vague; indefinite; lax in signification; as, a loose and general expression.
n.
One who plays any game.
n.
One who places or sets.
n. pl.
Generalities; general terms.
a.
Common to many, or the greatest number; widely spread; prevalent; extensive, though not universal; as, a general opinion; a general custom.
a.
The roll of the drum which calls the troops together; as, to beat the general.