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Panek
Panek (Czech: Pánek) is a surname of Czech and Polish origin. It is derived from the Slavic word pan (Czech: pán), meaning "lord", "master", or "sir". The surname is a diminutive form, likely originating as a nickname meaning "little master" or "young gentleman" (sometimes used affectionately, sometimes ironically as "lordling"). Some sources also suggest it may be a pet form of the personal names Pancratius (Pankrác) or Stephanus (Štěpán).
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Panek (Czech: Pánek) is a surname of Czech and Polish origin. It is derived from the Slavic word pan (Czech: pán), meaning "lord", "master", or "sir". The surname is a diminutive form, likely originating as a nickname meaning "little master" or "young gentleman" (sometimes used affectionately, sometimes ironically as "lordling"). Some sources also suggest it may be a pet form of the personal names Pancratius (Pankrác) or Stephanus (Štěpán).
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- Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
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- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
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