ann
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A traditional female given name (usually capitalized as Ann), representing an English spelling variant of Anne or Hannah.
"She was named Ann in honor of her maternal grandmother."
Scottish In Scots law, the half-year's stipend legally due to the widow, children, or next of kin of a deceased Church of Scotland minister, over and above what was owed for his period of actual incumbency.
"Following the parish minister's sudden passing, his widow was entitled to receive the ann to support the family during their transition."
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Word Origin & Etymology
As a Scots legal term, derived from Latin annus ('year'), referring to a portion of an annual stipend. As a female given name, derived via French and Latin Anna from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'favor' or 'grace'.
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