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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

From Dawe (“diminutive of David”) + -s (“patronymic suffix”).

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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