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Armitage
AH-mih-tihj
Armitage (name) means an English surname, originally referring to someone who lived near a hermitage. Example: “Simon Armitage is a well-known contemporary British poet.”
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An English surname, originally referring to someone who lived near a hermitage.
"Simon Armitage is a well-known contemporary British poet."
How to use Armitage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname of English origin.
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- Plural
- Armitages
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Etymology
From Middle English ermitage, "hermitage."
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What does “Armitage” mean?
The word “Armitage” means an English surname, originally referring to someone who lived near a hermitage. In plain terms, a surname of English origin.
How do you pronounce “Armitage”?
“Armitage” is pronounced AH-mih-tihj (/ˈɑɹmɪtɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Armitage” in a sentence?
Here is “Armitage” used in a sentence: “Simon Armitage is a well-known contemporary British poet.”
What part of speech is “Armitage”?
“Armitage” is a name.
Where does the word “Armitage” come from?
The word “Armitage” comes from Middle English. From Middle English ermitage, "hermitage.".
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