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Chisholm
CHIHZ-uhm
Chisholm (name) means a Scottish surname, also the name of several towns in Australia, Canada, and the United States. Example: “The Chisholm Trail was once a major cattle route.”
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A Scottish surname, also the name of several towns in Australia, Canada, and the United States.
"The Chisholm Trail was once a major cattle route."
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Etymology
A Scottish habitational surname from Old English ċīese ("cheese") and holm ("piece of dry land in a fen").
Frequently asked questions
What does “Chisholm” mean?
The word “Chisholm” means a Scottish surname, also the name of several towns in Australia, Canada, and the United States.
How do you pronounce “Chisholm”?
“Chisholm” is pronounced CHIHZ-uhm (/ˈtʃɪz.əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Chisholm” in a sentence?
Here is “Chisholm” used in a sentence: “The Chisholm Trail was once a major cattle route.”
What part of speech is “Chisholm”?
“Chisholm” is a name.
Where does the word “Chisholm” come from?
The word “Chisholm” comes from Old English. A Scottish habitational surname from Old English ċīese ("cheese") and holm ("piece of dry land in a fen").
