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Bolingbroke

BUU-lihngb-ruuk

Bolingbroke (name) means an English surname and earldom, also the name of a civil parish in Lincolnshire, England. Example: “Henry Bolingbroke later became King Henry IV of England.”

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An English surname and earldom, also the name of a civil parish in Lincolnshire, England.
"Henry Bolingbroke later became King Henry IV of England."
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Etymology

From an Old English personal name plus a word for "stream."

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Bolingbroke” mean?

The word “Bolingbroke” means an English surname and earldom, also the name of a civil parish in Lincolnshire, England.

How do you pronounce “Bolingbroke”?

“Bolingbroke” is pronounced BUU-lihngb-ruuk (/ˈbʊlɪŋbɹʊk/ in IPA).

How do you use “Bolingbroke” in a sentence?

Here is “Bolingbroke” used in a sentence: “Henry Bolingbroke later became King Henry IV of England.”

What part of speech is “Bolingbroke”?

“Bolingbroke” is a name.

Where does the word “Bolingbroke” come from?

The word “Bolingbroke” comes from Old English. From an Old English personal name plus a word for "stream.".

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