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Abercrombie

AB-uh-krom-bee
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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

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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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