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Blackstone
BLAKS-tuhn
Blackstone (name) means an English surname, and the name of several towns and places in England and the United States. Example: “Blackstone, Massachusetts was named after early settler William Blaxton.”
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An English surname, and the name of several towns and places in England and the United States.
"Blackstone, Massachusetts was named after early settler William Blaxton."
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Etymology
From Old English words for "black" and "stone."
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What does “Blackstone” mean?
The word “Blackstone” means an English surname, and the name of several towns and places in England and the United States.
How do you pronounce “Blackstone”?
“Blackstone” is pronounced BLAKS-tuhn (/ˈblækstən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Blackstone” in a sentence?
Here is “Blackstone” used in a sentence: “Blackstone, Massachusetts was named after early settler William Blaxton.”
What part of speech is “Blackstone”?
“Blackstone” is a name.
Where does the word “Blackstone” come from?
The word “Blackstone” comes from Old English. From Old English words for "black" and "stone.".
