name
Dix
dihks
Dix (name) means a surname of English or French origin, sometimes a shortened form of Dickson or Dixon. Example: “Dorothea Dix was a pioneering reformer in mental health care.”
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A surname of English or French origin, sometimes a shortened form of Dickson or Dixon.
"Dorothea Dix was a pioneering reformer in mental health care."
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Etymology
From Dick + the patronymic suffix -s.
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What does “Dix” mean?
The word “Dix” means a surname of English or French origin, sometimes a shortened form of Dickson or Dixon.
How do you pronounce “Dix”?
“Dix” is pronounced dihks (/dɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dix” in a sentence?
Here is “Dix” used in a sentence: “Dorothea Dix was a pioneering reformer in mental health care.”
What part of speech is “Dix”?
“Dix” is a name.
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