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Briggs

brihgz

Briggs (name) means an English surname, originally denoting someone who lived near a bridge, also the name of several small communities in the United States. Example: “Mr. Briggs owned the hardware store downtown.”

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An English surname, originally denoting someone who lived near a bridge, also the name of several small communities in the United States.
"Mr. Briggs owned the hardware store downtown."
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Etymology

From the genitive or plural form of Middle English brigge ("bridge").

Origin: Middle English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Briggs” mean?

The word “Briggs” means an English surname, originally denoting someone who lived near a bridge, also the name of several small communities in the United States.

How do you pronounce “Briggs”?

“Briggs” is pronounced brihgz (/bɹɪɡz/ in IPA).

How do you use “Briggs” in a sentence?

Here is “Briggs” used in a sentence: “Mr. Briggs owned the hardware store downtown.”

What part of speech is “Briggs”?

“Briggs” is a name.

Where does the word “Briggs” come from?

The word “Briggs” comes from Middle English. From the genitive or plural form of Middle English brigge ("bridge").

Is “Briggs” a common word?

“Briggs” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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