Fleming
noun
Flem·ing ˈfle-miŋ 
: a member of the Germanic people inhabiting northern Belgium and a small section of northern France
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Middle Dutch Vlaminc (akin to Middle Dutch Vlander Flanders)
First Known Use
12th century, in the meaning defined above
Biographical Definition
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Sir Alexander 1881–1955 British bacteriologist
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Ian Lancaster 1908–1964 British writer
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Sir John Ambrose 1849–1945 English electrical engineer
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Renée 1959– American soprano