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Ermentraut
Ermentraut (variants include Irmentraut, Ermantraut, Ehrmantraut and Ehrmanntraut) is a rare German surname. Further Americanized variant spellings include ''Ermentrout'', ''Armentrout'', ''Armintrout'', ''Armantrout'' and ''Armontrout''. History The ''Dictionary of American Family Names'' derives it from a feminine German given name ''Irmtraut'', ''Irmentrud'' (equivalent to Anglo-Saxon ''Ermendrud''), originally from the Germanic name elements '' Irmin'' (a Germanic god, son of Mannus) plus '' thrud'' "strength". The variant ''Ehrmantraut'' suggests a folk etymological connection to '' ehr-'' "honour". The derivation of German surnames from feminine given names is unusual, and at least the name ''Irmtraut'', but possibly also the ''Ermentraut'' varieties, is instead derived from the ''von Irmtraut'' (''von Ermetrode'') family, members of the German lower nobility, first recorded in 1215. In this case, ''Irmtraut'' is a locational surname, derived from the name of the Irmtraut, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Ehrmantraut
Michael Ehrmantraut () is a fictional character portrayed by Jonathan Banks in the television series ''Breaking Bad'' and its spinoff prequel ''Better Call Saul''. Mike is a private investigator, head of security, cleaner, and hitman who works for Gus Fring—and, on occasion, Saul Goodman. While an officer in Philadelphia, he engaged in corrupt activities that indirectly led to the death of his son Matt, leading Mike to move to Albuquerque to watch over and financially support his daughter-in-law Stacey and granddaughter Kaylee through jobs in the criminal underworld. Introduced in ''Breaking Bad''s season 2 finale " ABQ", he serves as a major character from season 3 to season 5. Mike is further explored in ''Better Call Saul'', showcasing how he met Saul and Gus, as well as his family relations and gradual moral decline. The character has been praised by critics and Banks' performance has received several acting awards and nominations. Creation The writers of ''Breaking Bad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
