It means 'broom sprig' and was the nickname of Count Geoffrey of Anjou, who once placed a sprig in his hat during a pilgrimage as a sign of humility. As used today, however, t
It means 'broom sprig' and was the nickname of Count Geoffrey of Anjou, who once placed a sprig in his hat during a pilgrimage as a sign of humility. As used today, however, this name is something of an anachronism, as none of Geoffrey's immediate descendants went by it. FTP, give this name for the family which produced eight kings from Henry II to Richard II and was England's longest-lasting royal dynasty.
It means 'broom sprig' and was the nickname of Count Geoffrey of Anjou, who once placed a sprig in his hat during a pilgrimage as a sign of humility.