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Bannister
Bannister (name) means a surname originally denoting a maker of baskets, notably borne by runner Roger Bannister. Example: “Roger Bannister was the first person to run a mile in under four minutes.”
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A surname originally denoting a maker of baskets, notably borne by runner Roger Bannister.
"Roger Bannister was the first person to run a mile in under four minutes."
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Etymology
English surname of Norman origin, from the archaic noun banaste (“basket, wickerwork”); see banne (“wicker basket”). Not related to banister.
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What does “Bannister” mean?
The word “Bannister” means a surname originally denoting a maker of baskets, notably borne by runner Roger Bannister.
How do you use “Bannister” in a sentence?
Here is “Bannister” used in a sentence: “Roger Bannister was the first person to run a mile in under four minutes.”
What part of speech is “Bannister”?
“Bannister” is a name.
What is the meaning of Bannister?
"Bannister" (name) means a surname originally denoting a maker of baskets, notably borne by runner Roger Bannister.
