Briggs
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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Etymology
From the genitive or plural form of Middle English brigge ("bridge").
Rhymes for Briggs
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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.