Dewitt
Dewitt (name) means a surname of Dutch origin, an anglicized form of "de Witt.". Example: “The town was named after a local politician named DeWitt.”
How to use Dewitt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMostly known as a surname; the verb sense is rare and historical.
Word forms
Dewitted past tense, Dewitts plural, Dewitts singular
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Etymology
From the Dutch surname de Witt. The verb sense recalls the 1672 lynching of Dutch statesmen Johan and Cornelis de Witt.
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What does “Dewitt” mean?
The word “Dewitt” means a surname of Dutch origin, an anglicized form of "de Witt.". In plain terms, mostly known as a surname; the verb sense is rare and historical.
How do you use “Dewitt” in a sentence?
Here is “Dewitt” used in a sentence: “The town was named after a local politician named DeWitt.”
What part of speech is “Dewitt”?
Depending on how it is used, “Dewitt” can be a name and a verb.
Where does the word “Dewitt” come from?
The word “Dewitt” dates back to around 1672 and comes from Dutch. From the Dutch surname de Witt. The verb sense recalls the 1672 lynching of Dutch statesmen Johan and Cornelis de Witt.
How many meanings does “Dewitt” have?
“Dewitt” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname of Dutch origin, an anglicized form of "de Witt.".
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