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Agnew (name) means a surname of Scottish or Irish origin. Example: “Spiro Agnew served as U.S. Vice President under Richard Nixon.”
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A surname of Scottish or Irish origin.
"Spiro Agnew served as U.S. Vice President under Richard Nixon."
How to use Agnew
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Scottish or Irish surname, known in the U.S. through Vice President Spiro Agnew.
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Etymology
Either a Scottish habitational surname from the Norman village of Agneaux, or an anglicised form of the Irish surname Ó Gnímh.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Agnew” mean?
The word “Agnew” means a surname of Scottish or Irish origin. In plain terms, a Scottish or Irish surname, known in the U.S. through Vice President Spiro Agnew.
How do you pronounce “Agnew”?
“Agnew” is pronounced AG-noo (/ˈæɡ.nu/ in IPA).
How do you use “Agnew” in a sentence?
Here is “Agnew” used in a sentence: “Spiro Agnew served as U.S. Vice President under Richard Nixon.”
What part of speech is “Agnew”?
“Agnew” is a name.
Where does the word “Agnew” come from?
The word “Agnew” comes from Irish. Either a Scottish habitational surname from the Norman village of Agneaux, or an anglicised form of the Irish surname Ó Gnímh.
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