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Balfour
Balfour (name) means a Scottish surname, notably borne by British Prime Minister Arthur Balfour, and a place name in Scotland and elsewhere. Example: “Balfour served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.”
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A Scottish surname, notably borne by British Prime Minister Arthur Balfour, and a place name in Scotland and elsewhere.
"Balfour served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom."
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Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic baile ("village, town") + pòr ("pasture").
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What does “Balfour” mean?
The word “Balfour” means a Scottish surname, notably borne by British Prime Minister Arthur Balfour, and a place name in Scotland and elsewhere.
How do you use “Balfour” in a sentence?
Here is “Balfour” used in a sentence: “Balfour served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.”
What part of speech is “Balfour”?
“Balfour” is a name.
Where does the word “Balfour” come from?
The word “Balfour” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Scottish Gaelic baile ("village, town") + pòr ("pasture").
Is “Balfour” a common word?
“Balfour” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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