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Cruickshank

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Cruickshank (name) means a Scottish surname originating as a nickname. Example: “Her maiden name was Cruickshank.”

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A Scottish surname originating as a nickname.
"Her maiden name was Cruickshank."
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Etymology

From Scots cruick ("bent; lame") plus shank ("leg").

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What does “Cruickshank” mean?
The word “Cruickshank” means a Scottish surname originating as a nickname.
How do you use “Cruickshank” in a sentence?
Here is “Cruickshank” used in a sentence: “Her maiden name was Cruickshank.”
What part of speech is “Cruickshank”?
“Cruickshank” is a name.
What is the meaning of Cruickshank?
"Cruickshank" (name) means a Scottish surname originating as a nickname.