About Harnist
The surname Harnist is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "harn," meaning "armor" or "protection." It is believed to have originally been a occupational name for someone who made or sold armor. Over time, the surname Harnist may have also been used to denote someone who was skilled in the use of armor or had a strong and protective nature.
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Here's how to represent Harnist in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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