Legsdin: family name of Latvian origin. Original spelling: Legzdins (m), and Legzdina (f). Diacritical marks have been removed for ease in viewing.

Pronunciation: "legs," as in what you walk with; "din," a synonym for noise. It is rumored that the name originates from a word meaning "hazelnut tree."

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Recommended reading: The Omnivore's Dilemma.

Click on the image of Galadriel, it'll take you to a page where you can take a quiz to find out which fantasy/sci-fi character you're most like. Evidently I'm like Galadriel.