Dalrymple
Dalrymple (name) means a habitational surname from Scottish Gaelic, taken from a village in Ayrshire, Scotland. Example: “William Dalrymple is a well-known historian and writer.”
Word forms
Dalrymples plural
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Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic dail ("field, meadow").
Frequently asked questions
What does “Dalrymple” mean?
The word “Dalrymple” means a habitational surname from Scottish Gaelic, taken from a village in Ayrshire, Scotland.
How do you pronounce “Dalrymple”?
“Dalrymple” is pronounced dal-RIHM-puhl (/dælˈɹɪmpəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dalrymple” in a sentence?
Here is “Dalrymple” used in a sentence: “William Dalrymple is a well-known historian and writer.”
What part of speech is “Dalrymple”?
“Dalrymple” is a name.
Where does the word “Dalrymple” come from?
The word “Dalrymple” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Scottish Gaelic dail ("field, meadow").
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