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Carlyle

Carlyle (name) means an English and Scottish surname, also used as a unisex given name; also the name of several small towns in the US, Canada, and Australia. Example: “Thomas Carlyle was a famous Scottish essayist and historian.”

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An English and Scottish surname, also used as a unisex given name; also the name of several small towns in the US, Canada, and Australia.
"Thomas Carlyle was a famous Scottish essayist and historian."
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What does “Carlyle” mean?

The word “Carlyle” means an English and Scottish surname, also used as a unisex given name; also the name of several small towns in the US, Canada, and Australia.

How do you use “Carlyle” in a sentence?

Here is “Carlyle” used in a sentence: “Thomas Carlyle was a famous Scottish essayist and historian.”

What part of speech is “Carlyle”?

“Carlyle” is a name.

Is “Carlyle” a common word?

“Carlyle” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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