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Cosby
Cosby (name) means an English surname, derived from a place name of Old Norse origin. Example: “Cosby grew up in a small farming town.”
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An English surname, derived from a place name of Old Norse origin.
"Cosby grew up in a small farming town."
Word forms
Cosbys plural
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Etymology
From the Old English personal name *Cossa + Old Norse býr (“farm; settlement”).
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What does “Cosby” mean?
The word “Cosby” means an English surname, derived from a place name of Old Norse origin.
How do you use “Cosby” in a sentence?
Here is “Cosby” used in a sentence: “Cosby grew up in a small farming town.”
What part of speech is “Cosby”?
“Cosby” is a name.
Is “Cosby” a common word?
“Cosby” is an uncommon word in modern English.