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Dunston

Dunston (name) means a surname, and the name of several villages in England. Example: “They moved to a house near Dunston in Lincolnshire.”

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A surname, and the name of several villages in England.
"They moved to a house near Dunston in Lincolnshire."

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Etymology

From the Old English personal name Dunn + tūn ("farm").

Origin: Old English

Frequently asked questions

What does “Dunston” mean?

The word “Dunston” means a surname, and the name of several villages in England.

How do you use “Dunston” in a sentence?

Here is “Dunston” used in a sentence: “They moved to a house near Dunston in Lincolnshire.”

What part of speech is “Dunston”?

“Dunston” is a name.

Where does the word “Dunston” come from?

The word “Dunston” comes from Old English. From the Old English personal name Dunn + tūn ("farm").

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