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Abercrombie

AB-uh-krom-bee

Abercrombie (name) means a Scottish surname, also the name of several small places in Scotland and North America. Example: “The Abercrombie family traced its roots back to Fife.”

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A Scottish surname, also the name of several small places in Scotland and North America.

"The Abercrombie family traced its roots back to Fife."

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Etymology

Of Scottish Gaelic origin, from the earlier form Abarcrumbach.

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Rhymes for Abercrombie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Abercrombie” mean?

The word “Abercrombie” means a Scottish surname, also the name of several small places in Scotland and North America.

How do you pronounce “Abercrombie”?

“Abercrombie” is pronounced AB-uh-krom-bee (/ˈæb.ɚˌkɹɑm.bi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Abercrombie” in a sentence?

Here is “Abercrombie” used in a sentence: “The Abercrombie family traced its roots back to Fife.”

What part of speech is “Abercrombie”?

“Abercrombie” is a name.

Where does the word “Abercrombie” come from?

The word “Abercrombie” comes from Scottish Gaelic. Of Scottish Gaelic origin, from the earlier form Abarcrumbach.

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