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Denning

Denning (name) means an English surname, notably borne by the influential jurist Lord Denning. Example: “Lord Denning shaped much of modern English case law.”

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An English surname, notably borne by the influential jurist Lord Denning.
"Lord Denning shaped much of modern English case law."

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Etymology

Two main origins: * English patronymic surname from the Old English personal name Dynna. * Borrowed from German Denning, a habitational surname from a place in Bavaria.

Origin: German

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What does “Denning” mean?

The word “Denning” means an English surname, notably borne by the influential jurist Lord Denning.

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Here is “Denning” used in a sentence: “Lord Denning shaped much of modern English case law.”

What part of speech is “Denning”?

“Denning” is a name.

What is the meaning of Denning?

"Denning" (name) means an English surname, notably borne by the influential jurist Lord Denning.

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