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Mildred

MIHLD-ruhd

Mildred (name) means a feminine given name of Old English origin. Example: “Her great-aunt Mildred still lived on the family farm.”

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A feminine given name of Old English origin.
"Her great-aunt Mildred still lived on the family farm."
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Etymology

From Old English Mildþrȳþ, from milde ("mild") plus þrȳþ ("strength"), the name of an 8th-century English saint.

Origin: Old English · First attested 700

Class of 700 Mildred joined the language around 700.
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Mildrid Millie

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What does “Mildred” mean?

The word “Mildred” means a feminine given name of Old English origin.

How do you pronounce “Mildred”?

“Mildred” is pronounced MIHLD-ruhd (/ˈmɪldɹəd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Mildred” in a sentence?

Here is “Mildred” used in a sentence: “Her great-aunt Mildred still lived on the family farm.”

What part of speech is “Mildred”?

“Mildred” is a name.

Where does the word “Mildred” come from?

The word “Mildred” dates back to around 700 and comes from Old English. From Old English Mildþrȳþ, from milde ("mild") plus þrȳþ ("strength"), the name of an 8th-century English saint.

Is “Mildred” a common word?

“Mildred” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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