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Dunbar
duhn-BAH
Dunbar (name) means a Scottish surname, and a town in East Lothian, Scotland. Example: “Dunbar sits on the Scottish coast east of Edinburgh.”
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A Scottish surname, and a town in East Lothian, Scotland.
"Dunbar sits on the Scottish coast east of Edinburgh."
Word forms
Dunbars plural
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Etymology
Historically Dynbaer, from Cumbric *dyn ("fort") + *barr ("hill-crest, summit").
Frequently asked questions
What does “Dunbar” mean?
The word “Dunbar” means a Scottish surname, and a town in East Lothian, Scotland.
How do you pronounce “Dunbar”?
“Dunbar” is pronounced duhn-BAH (/dʌnˈbɑː(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dunbar” in a sentence?
Here is “Dunbar” used in a sentence: “Dunbar sits on the Scottish coast east of Edinburgh.”
What part of speech is “Dunbar”?
“Dunbar” is a name.
Is “Dunbar” a common word?
“Dunbar” is an uncommon word in modern English.