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Dermot

DUR-muht
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Dermot (name) means a masculine given name of Irish origin, an anglicized form of Diarmaid, meaning "free of envy.". Example: “Dermot played fiddle at the wedding.”

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A masculine given name of Irish origin, an anglicized form of Diarmaid, meaning "free of envy."
"Dermot played fiddle at the wedding."
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_____ played fiddle at the wedding.

Etymology

It comes from Irish Diarmaid, and is a doublet of Jeremy.

Origin: Irish

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What does “Dermot” mean?
The word “Dermot” means a masculine given name of Irish origin, an anglicized form of Diarmaid, meaning "free of envy.".
How do you pronounce “Dermot”?
“Dermot” is pronounced DUR-muht (/ˈdɝmət/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dermot” in a sentence?
Here is “Dermot” used in a sentence: “Dermot played fiddle at the wedding.”
What part of speech is “Dermot”?
“Dermot” is a name.