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Astor
Astor (name) means an English surname, made famous by the wealthy Astor family of New York. Example: “The Astor family built one of the great fortunes of 19th-century America.”
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An English surname, made famous by the wealthy Astor family of New York.
"The Astor family built one of the great fortunes of 19th-century America."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Astors
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Etymology
From John Jacob Astor, likely ultimately from Occitan astur ("hawk").
Rhymes for Astor
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What does “Astor” mean?
The word “Astor” means an English surname, made famous by the wealthy Astor family of New York.
How do you use “Astor” in a sentence?
Here is “Astor” used in a sentence: “The Astor family built one of the great fortunes of 19th-century America.”
What part of speech is “Astor”?
“Astor” is a name.
What is the meaning of Astor?
"Astor" (name) means an English surname, made famous by the wealthy Astor family of New York.
