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Mais

Mais (name) means a surname, found in both English and German contexts. Example: “The surname Mais appears in records from County Durham.”

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A surname, found in both English and German contexts.

"The surname Mais appears in records from County Durham."

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The surname _____ appears in records from County Durham.

Etymology

As an English surname, a variant of Mayes; as a German surname, derived from Middle High German meiz, "cleared land."

Origin: German

Rhymes for Mais

dais sais tais Thais Calais marais Gervais Beaujolais

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Mais” mean?

The word “Mais” means a surname, found in both English and German contexts.

How do you use “Mais” in a sentence?

Here is “Mais” used in a sentence: “The surname Mais appears in records from County Durham.”

What part of speech is “Mais”?

“Mais” is a name.

Where does the word “Mais” come from?

The word “Mais” comes from German. As an English surname, a variant of Mayes; as a German surname, derived from Middle High German meiz, "cleared land.".

Is “Mais” a common word?

“Mais” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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