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Anderton

Anderton (name) means an English surname of habitational origin, also the name of several villages in England. Example: “The Anderton family had lived in Lancashire for generations.”

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An English surname of habitational origin, also the name of several villages in England.
"The Anderton family had lived in Lancashire for generations."
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Etymology

From Old English Eanred + tun, meaning "Eanred's town".

Origin: Old English

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What does “Anderton” mean?

The word “Anderton” means an English surname of habitational origin, also the name of several villages in England.

How do you use “Anderton” in a sentence?

Here is “Anderton” used in a sentence: “The Anderton family had lived in Lancashire for generations.”

What part of speech is “Anderton”?

“Anderton” is a name.

Where does the word “Anderton” come from?

The word “Anderton” comes from Old English. From Old English Eanred + tun, meaning "Eanred's town".

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