About Laver
The surname Laver is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "laefer," which means "a person who washes or scours." It could have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a launderer or cleaner. Alternatively, it may have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a stream or watercourse, as "laefer" could also refer to a small stream. The surname Laver is relatively rare and is found mainly in the southern regions of England.
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Here's how to represent Laver in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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