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 # The classification of names
 
+[![CLDF validation](https://github.com/cldf-datasets/handschuhnames/workflows/CLDF-validation/badge.svg)](https://github.com/cldf-datasets/handschuhnames/actions?query=workflow%3ACLDF-validation)
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 ## How to cite
 
 If you use these data please cite