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Wagstaff

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Name — An English surname, historically a nickname for a quarrelsome person, from "wag" and "staff".

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Etymology

From Middle English waggen (“to move up and down”) + staff (“staff, rod”), an occupational surname for an official who carried a staff.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Wagstaff” mean?

The word “Wagstaff” means an English surname, historically a nickname for a quarrelsome person, from "wag" and "staff".

How do you use “Wagstaff” in a sentence?

Here is “Wagstaff” used in a sentence: “The Wagstaff family had lived in the village for generations.”

What part of speech is “Wagstaff”?

“Wagstaff” is a name.

Related words

Wagstaffe Wagster

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