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Cranford

KRAN-fuhd

Cranford (name) means a surname, and the name of several towns and villages in England, Ireland, Canada, and the United States. Example: “They grew up in Cranford, New Jersey.”

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A surname, and the name of several towns and villages in England, Ireland, Canada, and the United States.
"They grew up in Cranford, New Jersey."

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Etymology

From Old English cran ("crane") plus ford.

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Cranford” mean?

The word “Cranford” means a surname, and the name of several towns and villages in England, Ireland, Canada, and the United States.

How do you pronounce “Cranford”?

“Cranford” is pronounced KRAN-fuhd (/ˈkɹænfəd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Cranford” in a sentence?

Here is “Cranford” used in a sentence: “They grew up in Cranford, New Jersey.”

What part of speech is “Cranford”?

“Cranford” is a name.

Where does the word “Cranford” come from?

The word “Cranford” comes from Old English. From Old English cran ("crane") plus ford.

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