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23rd Premier of Ontario
com. Retrieved 2016-10-07. "Ernie Eves, Q.C." YorkStreet. Retrieved 2018-03-04. Campbell, Murray (September 3, 2003). "Eves chooses risky strategy for
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Provincial political party in Canada
a moderate one, Eves was unable to reverse the slide in the polls the Tories had suffered in the last years of Harris's tenure. Eves asked Flaherty's
Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario
Progressive_Conservative_Party_of_Ontario
Premier of Ontario from 2003 to 2013
successor, Ernie Eves, received a short boost in the polls from his attempts to move the PC Party to the centre. The 2003 North America blackout gave Eves increased
Dalton_McGuinty
Canadian politician
Instead, he endorsed Ernie Eves, the victorious candidate. He retained the Municipal Affairs and Housing portfolio in the Eves cabinet, but unexpectedly
Chris_Hodgson
22nd Premier of Ontario (born 1945)
In 2002, Harris retired as premier and PC leader, and was succeeded by Ernie Eves in both capacities. After leaving office, Harris went into the private
Mike_Harris
Canadian provincial election
of Ontario, Canada. The election was called on September 2 by Premier Ernie Eves in the wake of supporting polls for the governing Ontario Progressive
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2003, and was a cabinet minister in the governments of Mike Harris and Ernie Eves. Clark was educated at Mohawk College in Hamilton, receiving a diploma
Brad_Clark
Canadian politician
February 7, 2001. On February 25, 2003, he returned to cabinet under Ernie Eves in the new position of Associate Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
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Conservative Party of Ontario leader Ernie Eves announced his intention to step down as leader before the fall of 2004. Eves was elected party leader in the
2004 Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership election
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Canadian politician (born 1967)
He served as a cabinet minister in the governments of Mike Harris and Ernie Eves. After resigning his seat in the Ontario legislature in September 2016
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Canadian politician (born 1951)
2003, and was a cabinet minister in the governments of Mike Harris and Ernie Eves. He was the first Japanese Canadian elected to a provincial legislature
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Canadian broadcaster and politician
and Isabel subsequently began a relationship with cabinet colleague Ernie Eves. Bassett has also written a number of books on the political, social and
Isabel_Bassett
Canadian politician
Runciman supported Ernie Eves's successful bid to succeed Harris as leader of the Progressive Conservative Party in 2002. On April 15, 2002, Eves re-appointed
Bob_Runciman
Canadian Conservative politician
Clement then placed his support behind victorious candidate Ernie Eves on the second ballot. When Eves became Premier, he kept Clement in the Health portfolio
Tony_Clement
Retired Canadian politician
Science and Technology portfolio until April 2002, when Ernie Eves replaced Mike Harris as Premier. Eves named Wilson as Minister of Northern Development and
Jim Wilson (Ontario politician)
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Canadian politician (born 1954)
would be seeking the leadership of the Progressive Conservatives, after Ernie Eves announced his intention to resign from that post. The provincial PC leadership
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succeed Harris were Elizabeth Witmer, Tony Clement, Ernie Eves, Jim Flaherty and Chris Stockwell. Eves was not initially a candidate, but was persuaded to
2002 Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leadership election
2002_Progressive_Conservative_Party_of_Ontario_leadership_election
Town in Ontario, Canada
one of the town's most cherished personalities. Former Ontario premier Ernie Eves also called the town home for many years; he was the MPP for the Parry
Parry_Sound,_Ontario
Canadian politician (1949–2014)
election, but lost to frontrunner Ernie Eves, his predecessor as finance minister. Flaherty's campaign featured attacks on Eves, calling him a "serial waffler"
Jim_Flaherty
Canadian politician (born 1969)
minister in Ontario during the governments of Premiers Mike Harris and Ernie Eves. Baird resigned from Harper's cabinet on February 3, 2015, and as a Member
John Baird (Canadian politician)
John_Baird_(Canadian_politician)
Canadian municipal politician (born 1975)
by-election, losing against Progressive Conservative Premier Ernie Eves. Matlow was a Toronto District School Board (TDSB) trustee between 2003
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American football coach Ernie Eves (born 1946), Canadian politician Howard Eves (1911–2004), American mathematician Luke Eves (born 1989), English rugby
Eves
Provincial electoral district in Ontario, Canada
Legislative Assembly of Ontario. 2017. For Ernie Eves's Legislative Assembly information see "Ernie Eves, MPP". Parliamentary History. Toronto: Legislative
Parry Sound (provincial electoral district)
Parry_Sound_(provincial_electoral_district)
Conspiracy theory of reptilian humanoids
2003, during the provincial election campaign in Ontario, Canada, the Ernie Eves campaign issued a news release that called opponent Dalton McGuinty an
Reptilian_conspiracy_theory
Assembly website. Legislative Assembly on Ontario. Retrieved April 1, 2013. "Ernie Eves, MPP". Legislative Assembly website. Legislative Assembly on Ontario.
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successor, Ernie Eves. On February 25, 2003, he became Minister of Transportation, and served in that position until the defeat of the Eves government
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Canadian politician
and was a senior cabinet minister in the governments of Mike Harris and Ernie Eves. Ecker grew up in Exeter, Ontario. Her father was a family physician.
Janet_Ecker
Cabinet of Ontario, 2002–2003
2002, to October 22, 2003. It was led by the 23rd premier of Ontario, Ernie Eves. The cabinet was made up of members of the Progressive Conservative Party
Eves_ministry
Former provincial electoral district in Ontario, Canada
leader and Premier of Ontario, Ernie Eves, an opportunity to enter the provincial legislature through a by-election. Eves won the by-election and retained
Dufferin—Peel—Wellington—Grey (provincial electoral district)
Dufferin—Peel—Wellington—Grey_(provincial_electoral_district)
Canadian politician
to 2003, and a cabinet minister in the governments of Mike Harris and Ernie Eves. Cunningham worked as an elementary school teacher in private life, and
Dianne_Cunningham
Canadian politician (1963–2026)
2003, and was a cabinet minister in the governments of Mike Harris and Ernie Eves. Newman was educated at University College at the University of Toronto
Dan_Newman
Canadian politician
Development In office May 1985 – June 1985 Premier Frank Miller Preceded by Ernie Eves Succeeded by Greg Sorbara Minister without portfolio In office February
Phil_Gillies
Cabinet of Ontario, 1995–2002
Minister of Economic Development and Trade, then of Ernie Eves as Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier. Eves was the only cabinet member besides Harris himself
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toryism". In 2002, Jim Flaherty described rival leadership contender Ernie Eves as a "pink" Tory. Red Tory Blue Grit Blue Tory High Tory Libertarian Limousine
Pink_Tory
Canadian politician
Services from December 5, 2000 to March 8, 2001. On April 15, 2002, after Ernie Eves replaced Mike Harris as Premier, Sterling was appointed Minister of Transportation
Norm_Sterling
Primary Region in Ontario, Canada
the Parry Sound District, then Harris was joined by Ernie Eves in Parry Sound—Muskoka). Following Eves' retirement from politics, Norm Miller was also elected
Northern_Ontario
Canadian politician
responsible for creating the province's first Sex Offender Registry. When Ernie Eves succeeded Harris as Premier of Ontario on April 15, 2002, he named Turnbull
David_Turnbull_(politician)
Canadian politician
fourth on the first ballot and threw her support to the eventual winner, Ernie Eves. In April 2002, she was appointed Deputy Premier and Minister of Education
Elizabeth_Witmer
Political slogan used to describe some conservative platforms
years of Harris's own time in office, his successor and former deputy Ernie Eves left office with a $5 billion deficit. Harris' interest in reforming the
Common_Sense_Revolution
Canadian politician
portfolio after the election. Snobelen was dropped from cabinet when Ernie Eves succeeded Harris as Premier in 2002. In late 2002, it was reported that
John_Snobelen
Canadian politician
an associate minister and member of the Cabinet in the government of Ernie Eves. As of 2007, she works as a Justice of the Peace. Molinari served as president
Tina_Molinari
Canadian politician
and served as a cabinet minister in the governments of Mike Harris and Ernie Eves. Johns was born in Toronto, Ontario. She attended York University, the
Helen_Johns
Power outage in North America
to close their windows. On the evening of August 14, Ontario premier Ernie Eves declared a state of emergency, instructing nonessential personnel not
Northeast_blackout_of_2003
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representing the riding of Oshawa. He served in the cabinet in the government of Ernie Eves. Ouellette was born in Oshawa, Ontario. He graduated from Durham College
Jerry_Ouellette
Canadian politician
1995–1997 Chris Hodgson Special Parliamentary Responsibilities Predecessor Title Successor Ernie Eves Government House Leader 1996–1997 Norm Sterling
David Johnson (Canadian politician)
David_Johnson_(Canadian_politician)
Cabinet of Ontario, 1985
future Premiers Mike Harris (appointed Minister of Natural Resources} and Ernie Eves (appointed Provincial Secretary for Resource Development and, on March
Miller_ministry_(Ontario)
Canadian politician (born 1951)
returned to the Tourism portfolio (now retitled Tourism and Recreation) when Ernie Eves succeeded Mike Harris as Premier on April 15, 2002. He was forced to resign
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Dufferin—Peel—Wellington—Grey Dan Yake 14,859 Ernie Eves 29,222 Mitchel Healey 3,148 Frank de Jong 3,161 Dave Davies (FCP) 1,202 Ernie Eves Durham Garry Minnie 18,590 John
Results of the 2003 Ontario general election by riding
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Canadian provincial election
challenger Leona Dombrowsky (Fox was subsequently defeated by Liberal challenger Ernie Parsons) Cullen was previously elected in a 1997 byelection as a Liberal
1999_Ontario_general_election
Parliamentary session of the Ontario Provincial Parliament
Official Opposition was the Progressive Conservative Party, led first by Ernie Eves, and later by John Tory. The speaker was Michael A. Brown. There were
38th_Parliament_of_Ontario
Cabinet of the Canadian province of Ontario
invited to form the subsequent cabinet. The most recent example of this was Ernie Eves, who was elected Progressive Conservatives leader in 2002 on March 23
Executive_Council_of_Ontario
Canadian politician
2001. In 2002, Coburn endorsed Ernie Eves to succeed Mike Harris as leader of the Progressive Conservative Party. When Eves became Premier on April 15, 2002
Brian_Coburn_(politician)
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Development funding initiative. Galt supported Ernie Eves to replace Harris as party leader in 2002, and was named by Eves as a minister without portfolio and chief
Doug_Galt
Electricity transmission and distribution utility in Ontario, Canada
dismay at an increase in prices led the government of Harris's successor, Ernie Eves, to freeze electricity prices for residential and small business consumers
Hydro_One
Canadian politician
2003, and was a cabinet minister in the governments of Mike Harris and Ernie Eves. Elliott was born in Goderich, Ontario. She went to McMaster University
Brenda_Elliott
Under construction freeway in Ontario
York. September 1, 2004. Retrieved April 5, 2021. Eves, Ernie (2003). "The Road Ahead: Premier Ernie Eves' Plan for Ontario's Future". Progressive Conservative
Ontario_Highway_425
first woman to serve as dean of engineering at a Canadian university Ernie Eves (born 1946), premier of Ontario from 2002-2003 Christine Fellows (born
List of people from Windsor, Ontario
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Canadian politician
1981 general election, in favour of a young lawyer from Parry Sound, Ernie Eves. Aside from being an extremely popular Member of Provincial Parliament
Lorne_Maeck
Canadian politician (1938–2023)
stores. He was reappointed to the position four times by Rae, Harris and Ernie Eves, retaining the position for fifteen years, and remains the longest serving
Andy_Brandt
the Ontario Cabinet. Bette Stephenson, Robert Nixon, Floyd Laughren, Ernie Eves, Jim Flaherty, and Dwight Duncan were all concurrently provincial treasurer
Deputy_Premier_of_Ontario
Canadian politician
Bernier Andy Brandt Don Cousens Sam Cureatz Gordon Dean Robert Elgie Ernie Eves Susan Fish Phil Gillies Jim Gordon Bud Gregory Larry Grossman Mike Harris
James_Snow
Parliamentary session of the Ontario Provincial Parliament
leadership convention, following Mike Harris' resignation announcement, Ernie Eves was elected party leader. Gary Carr served as speaker for the assembly
37th_Parliament_of_Ontario
stepped down as leader in 2002 and was replaced by Ernie Eves following a leadership election. Eves's government was chiefly notable for stopping Harris's
Politics_of_Ontario
Provincial electoral district in Ontario, Canada
district in Ontario, Canada. The riding was once held by Ontario Premier Ernie Eves, and, by Norm Miller, son of former Premier Frank Miller. The district
Parry Sound—Muskoka (provincial electoral district)
Parry_Sound—Muskoka_(provincial_electoral_district)
Canadian political figure
to Ernie Eves, then Premier of Ontario. Around this time she acquired the nickname "Premier Hutton" because of her influence on the politics of Eves' administration
Deb_Hutton
Canadian politician
Bernier Andy Brandt Don Cousens Sam Cureatz Gordon Dean Robert Elgie Ernie Eves Susan Fish Phil Gillies Jim Gordon Bud Gregory Larry Grossman Mike Harris
Don_Cousens
Canadian politician
of the vote. He supported Ernie Eves, the winning candidate, on the second ballot.[citation needed] On April 15, 2002, Eves appointed Stockwell as Government
Chris_Stockwell
Define, Explore, Discuss". Museumstuff.com. "Ernie Eves – Premier of Ontario 2002-03 – Biography Ernie Eves". Canadaonline.about.com. "Archived copy". Archived
List of York University people
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Canadian judge
cent of 2003 SARS epidemic cases. An inquiry was called by then-Premier Ernie Eves who selected Campbell to be the Chairman. The SARS Commission report can
Archie_Campbell_(judge)
Canadian politician
elected to the Ontario legislature in a 2001 by-election, called after Ernie Eves resigned his seat in the legislature; he defeated Liberal Evelyn Brown
Norm_Miller_(politician)
Canadian politician
figures in Harris's government, and supported Ernie Eves to replace Harris as Premier in 2002. When Eves was sworn into office on April 15, 2002, he kept
David Young (Ontario politician)
David_Young_(Ontario_politician)
Term for political candidate with little connection to district
his bid, and held his seat in the general elections of 2019 and 2021. Ernie Eves became the leader of the Ontario PCs and Premier of Ontario in 2002. He
Parachute_candidate
Provincial electoral district in Ontario, Canada
general election Party Candidate Votes % ±% Progressive Conservative Ernie Eves 29,222 56.64 -8.12 Liberal Dan Yake 14,859 28.8 -0.03 Green Frank De Jong
Dufferin—Caledon (provincial electoral district)
Dufferin—Caledon_(provincial_electoral_district)
Canadian politician
Ontario from 1995 to 2003 and was a cabinet minister in the government of Ernie Eves. DeFaria has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto
Carl_DeFaria
Sesame Street characters
Bert and Ernie are two Muppet characters who appear together in numerous skits on the children's television show Sesame Street. Ernie acts the role of
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Scotia – John Hamm Premier of Ontario – Mike Harris (until April 15) then Ernie Eves Premier of Prince Edward Island – Pat Binns Premier of Quebec – Bernard
2002_in_Canada
Provincial political party in Canada
Richard Thomas was running against Conservative incumbent Ernie Eves for the third time. Eves, a future premier, had first won the seat in 1981 when he
Green_Party_of_Ontario
19th Premier of Ontario (1927–2000)
2001, winning a by-election in the riding of Parry Sound—Muskoka after Ernie Eves resigned the seat. Riding renamed to Muskoka–Georgian Bay. Paikin, Steve
Frank Miller (Canadian politician)
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March 2002 27 James Bartleman (1939–2023) 7 March 2002 5 September 2007 Ernie Eves (2002–2003) Dalton McGuinty (2003–2013) 28 David Onley (1950–2023) 5 September
List of lieutenant governors of Ontario
List_of_lieutenant_governors_of_Ontario
former premier of Ontario, Jeff Bangs, former principal secretary to Ernie Eves; Ralph Lean, Conservative and former fundraising chair for Miller and
2010_Toronto_mayoral_election
Head of government of Ontario
different times when he himself was not, and premiers Mike Harris and Ernie Eves, who never elected to hold the roles during their tenure. Even while another
Premier_of_Ontario
February 8, 2001 April 14, 2002 1 year, 65 days Ernie Eves April 15, 2002 October 22, 2003 1 year, 190 days PC (Eves) Concurrently Premier Dalton McGuinty October
Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs (Ontario)
Ministry_of_Intergovernmental_Affairs_(Ontario)
Canadian politician (1943–2001)
Coburn Dianne Cunningham Janet Ecker Brenda Elliott Ernie Eves Jim Flaherty Steve Gilchrist Ernie Hardeman Charles Harnick Chris Hodgson Tim Hudak Cam
Al_Palladini
Canadian politician
Coburn Dianne Cunningham Janet Ecker Brenda Elliott Ernie Eves Jim Flaherty Steve Gilchrist Ernie Hardeman Charles Harnick Chris Hodgson Tim Hudak Cam
Noble_Villeneuve
Canadian politician (born 1946)
Province of Ontario (1985) Cabinet posts (2) Predecessor Office Successor Ernie Eves Provincial Secretary for Resource Development 1985 (May–June) Position
Dennis_Timbrell
Canadian politician (born 1966)
support" in that campaign.[citation needed] In 2003, Ontario Premier Ernie Eves had his Minister of Finance, Janet Ecker, present the government's budget
Belinda_Stronach
Alcoholic beverage retailer in Ontario, Canada
has been estimated to reap about six billion dollars. Former Premier Ernie Eves stated that when he investigated this possibility, he found that a 100
Liquor Control Board of Ontario
Liquor_Control_Board_of_Ontario
Canadian politician
Coburn Dianne Cunningham Janet Ecker Brenda Elliott Ernie Eves Jim Flaherty Steve Gilchrist Ernie Hardeman Charles Harnick Chris Hodgson Tim Hudak Cam
Charles_Harnick
Government ministry of Ontario, Canada
(Ministry of Skills Development is created March 22, 1985 and assigned to Ernie Eves). Larry Grossman May 17, 1985 June 26, 1985 40 days Concurrently Minister
Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Ministry_of_Colleges_and_Universities
Opera company based in Toronto, Ontario
compensatory payment of $10-$15 million. When Harris stepped down and Ernie Eves became Ontario premier, the condition was dropped and the land was donated
Canadian_Opera_Company
Canadian fraudster (1961–2001)
and to review the use of tricyclic antidepressants. The government of Ernie Eves did not implement any of the Rogers inquest's recommendations before it
Kimberly_Rogers
Canadian politician
May 17, 1985 Premier Frank Miller Preceded by Frank Drea Succeeded by Ernie Eves Ontario Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations In office February
Robert_Elgie
Canadian politician
1990 – June 26, 1995 Premier Bob Rae Preceded by Robert Nixon Succeeded by Ernie Eves Ontario MPP In office 1971–1998 Preceded by Gaston Demers Succeeded by
Floyd_Laughren
the Ernie Eves government announced a price freeze for small customers while leaving the wholesale market intact, on November 11, 2002. Although Eves was
Electricity_sector_in_Canada
Premier of Ontario from 2013 to 2018
Tory, who was elected to Dufferin—Peel—Wellington—Grey (former PC leader Ernie Eves' riding) in a by-election, was seeking a seat in a Toronto-area riding
Kathleen_Wynne
(SARS) outbreak of 2003. RNAO delivered a formal request to then Premier Ernie Eves asking the Government of Ontario to order an independent commission of
Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario
Registered_Nurses'_Association_of_Ontario
18th premier of Ontario (1929–2021)
and was singled out for praise in speeches by outgoing party leader Ernie Eves and new leader John Tory. Davis was also present for Tory's first session
Bill_Davis
Canadian service organization
Minister John Diefenbaker. Governor General Ray Hnatyshyn. Ontario Premier Ernie Eves. Ontario MPP Bruce Crozier. British Columbia cabinet minister Rich Coleman
Kin_Canada
Ontario government agency
of Northern Ontario. This decision was made by then-finance minister Ernie Eves, who was the MPP for Parry Sound—Muskoka at the time, and was later reversed
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund
Northern_Ontario_Heritage_Fund
Canadian politician and environmentalist
the provincial election of 2003, when he ran against sitting Premier Ernie Eves and finished third, ahead of the New Democratic Party candidate. On all
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From Ireland.
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Pet form of English Bernard, BERNIE means "bold as a bear."
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English : nickname or metonymic occupational name, from Anglo-Norman French l’eveske ‘the bishop’, which was wrongly taken for le vesk. This in turn became Vesk, and later Veck or Vick.North German : variant of Fick.
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A, meaning bringer of victory. The New Testament Bernice, called Berenice in some passages, was...
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Pet form of English Arnold, ARNIE means "eagle power."
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Spring Green
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English : nickname from Anglo-Norman French l’eveske ‘the bishop’ (see Bishop).English : from the Middle English personal name Lefeke, Old English Lēofeca, a derivative of Lēofa (see Leaf).Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) : from Yiddish Leyvik, a pet form of the personal name Leyvi, itself a pet form of the Biblical name Levi (see Levy).
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Pet form of English Ernest, ERNIE means "battle (to the death), serious business."
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Nobleman; Leader
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A sometimes used as an independent name. Also, in England, 'Ernie' refers to the Electronic...
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Scandinavian American German
Strong as a bear.
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English : metronymic from Eve.
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American, Australian, Chinese, Christian, German, Scandinavian, Swedish
Grim Bear; Bear; Courageous; Brave Like a Bear; Form of Bernard
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Australian, Christian, Danish, French, German, Greek, Latin
Peace; Reborn; Diminutive of Irene
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American, British, Christian, English, German
Sincere; Form of Ernest; Earnest; Battle to the Death
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American, Australian, Christian, German, Hebrew
Eagle Power; Exalted; On High; Form of Arnold
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English
English pet form of Latin Irene, RENIE means "peace."
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The eagle rules; strong as an eagle. Famous Bearer: Movie star and producer/directer Arnold...
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Peace. An early Christian martyr, and later borne by several Byzantine empresses.
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Australian, Irish
Earnest; Serious
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Hindi/Indian
(अनà¥à¤ªà¤®) Hindi name ANUPAM means "incomparable."
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Swedish
gift from God'.
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English : variant of Province.
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Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi, Telugu
Wife of Lord Ram
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Young Krishna
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World Ruler; Ruler of the World; Brown Stranger; World Mighty; Great Chief; Great; Chief
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Lord Vishnu
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Rules the Home; Rich; Peaceful Ruler; Famous Ruler; Power of the Wolf; Power of the Home; Ruler Forever; Ruler of the Estate; Home Ruler
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Glory
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n.
A linguistic group of warlike North American Indians, belonging to the same stock as the Algonquins, and including several tribes, among which were the Five Nations. They formerly occupied the region about Lakes Erie and Ontario, and the larger part of New York.
v. t.
To investigate.
n.
A serous or mucous discharge, especially one from the eves or nose.
n.
A favorite Italian public entertainment, consisting of music and dancing, -- held generally on fast eves.
n.
A genus of fresh-water ganoid fishes, exclusively confined to North America; called bowfin in Lake Champlain, dogfish in Lake Erie, and mudfish in South Carolina, etc. See Bowfin.
n. pl.
; sing. Huron. (Ethnol.) A powerful and warlike tribe of North American Indians of the Algonquin stock. They formerly occupied the country between Lakes Huron, Erie, and Ontario, but were nearly exterminated by the Five Nations about 1650.
v. i.
See Eavesdrop.
n.
A common name, in distinction from a proper name. A common name, or appellative, stands for a whole class, genus, or species of beings, or for universal ideas. Thus, tree is the name of all plants of a particular class; plant and vegetable are names of things that grow out of the earth. A proper name, on the other hand, stands for a single thing; as, Rome, Washington, Lake Erie.
n.
Alt. of Erne
n.
The burbot of Lake Erie.
n.
A sea eagle, esp. the European white-tailed sea eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla).
n.
See Eavesdropper.