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Smiles

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Name — An English surname, notably borne by Victorian author Samuel Smiles, known for his self-help writing.

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Etymology

Two main origins: * Scottish patronymic surname from Small. * English topographic surname for someone who lived near a rabbit warren, from the plural of Old English smygel (“burrow”).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Smiles” mean?

The word “Smiles” means an English surname, notably borne by Victorian author Samuel Smiles, known for his self-help writing.

How do you use “Smiles” in a sentence?

Here is “Smiles” used in a sentence: “Samuel Smiles wrote the influential book Self-Help in 1859.”

What part of speech is “Smiles”?

“Smiles” is a name.

Is “Smiles” a common word?

“Smiles” is a fairly common word in modern English.

Who was Samuel Smiles?

Samuel Smiles was a Victorian author best known for his self-help writing, which promoted ideas of self-improvement, hard work, and thrift. His book "Self-Help" made the surname Smiles widely known.

What is the difference between the surname Smiles and the word smiles?

As a surname, Smiles is a family name and is always capitalised, as in Samuel Smiles. As an ordinary word, smiles is the plural of "smile" or the third-person form of the verb, as in "she smiles a lot."

Is Smiles an English surname?

Yes, Smiles is an English surname, most notably borne by the Victorian writer Samuel Smiles. Like many family names, it coincides with an everyday English word.

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