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Dawes
dawz
Dawes (name) means an English surname derived from the given name Daw, a medieval short form of David. Example: “The letter was addressed to a Mr Dawes.”
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An English surname derived from the given name Daw, a medieval short form of David.
"The letter was addressed to a Mr Dawes."
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Etymology
Formed from Dawe ("diminutive of David") and -s ("patronymic suffix").
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What does “Dawes” mean?
The word “Dawes” means an English surname derived from the given name Daw, a medieval short form of David.
How do you pronounce “Dawes”?
“Dawes” is pronounced dawz (/dɔːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dawes” in a sentence?
Here is “Dawes” used in a sentence: “The letter was addressed to a Mr Dawes.”
What part of speech is “Dawes”?
“Dawes” is a name.
