Humphrey

Humphrey

Humphrey (Humphry, spr. Homfri), 1) so v.w. Humfred; 2) Insel im Paumotu Archipel od. Niedrige Inseln (südöstliches Polynesien).


Pierer's Lexicon. 1857–1865.

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