It is descended from Old Englishwé, which was pronounced something like way in modern English. It is related to Germanwir, Dutchwij, Frisianwy, and Danishvi.
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March 26 - Joseph Campbell, author and expert on mythology
March 28 - Werner Bahlsen[?], biscuit[?] producer (+ 1985)
April 3 - Sally Rand[?], dancer (+ ...