Amis
Amis (name) means a surname from Old French.
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A member of Taiwan's indigenous _____ tribe, Kuo showed sporting talent at an early age, training in judo, basketball and athletics in her native Taitung county.
Etymology
From Old French Amis, a given name and nickname, from Latin amīcus (“friend”).
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What does “Amis” mean?
The word “Amis” means a surname from Old French.
How do you pronounce “Amis”?
“Amis” is pronounced uh-MEE (/əˈmiː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Amis” in a sentence?
Here is “Amis” used in a sentence: “A member of Taiwan's indigenous Amis tribe, Kuo showed sporting talent at an early age, training in judo, basketball and athletics in her native Taitung county.”
What part of speech is “Amis”?
Depending on how it is used, “Amis” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Amis” come from?
The word “Amis” comes from Latin. From Old French Amis, a given name and nickname, from Latin amīcus (“friend”).
How many meanings does “Amis” have?
“Amis” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname from Old French.
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