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Cantwell

KANT-wuhl

Cantwell (name) means a surname, and a small community in Alaska. Example: “The train stopped briefly in Cantwell, Alaska.”

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A surname, and a small community in Alaska.
"The train stopped briefly in Cantwell, Alaska."

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Etymology

Perhaps a variant of Canwell, a habitational surname.

Frequently asked questions

What does “Cantwell” mean?

The word “Cantwell” means a surname, and a small community in Alaska.

How do you pronounce “Cantwell”?

“Cantwell” is pronounced KANT-wuhl (/ˈkæntwəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “Cantwell” in a sentence?

Here is “Cantwell” used in a sentence: “The train stopped briefly in Cantwell, Alaska.”

What part of speech is “Cantwell”?

“Cantwell” is a name.

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