Trollope

Trollope

The name Trollope is derived from the place-name Troughburn, in Northumberland, England.
Troughburn was originally Trolhop, meaning (in Norse) Troll Valley, and the earliest recorded use is John Andrew Trolope (1427–1461) who lived in Thornlaw, Co Durham.

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Famous quotes containing the word trollope:

    “This at least should be a rule through the letter-writing world: that no angry letter be posted till four-and-twenty hours will have elapsed since it was written.”
    —Anthony Trollope (1815–1882)

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    —Anthony Trollope (1815–1882)

    “High rank and soft manners may not always belong to a true heart.”
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