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Duquesne
dyoo-KAYN
Duquesne (name) means a French surname, and a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Example: “Duquesne University is named after this old fort site.”
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A French surname, and a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
"Duquesne University is named after this old fort site."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Duquesnes
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_____ University is named after this old fort site.
Etymology
Borrowed from French Duquesne.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Duquesne” mean?
The word “Duquesne” means a French surname, and a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
How do you pronounce “Duquesne”?
“Duquesne” is pronounced dyoo-KAYN (/duːˈkeɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Duquesne” in a sentence?
Here is “Duquesne” used in a sentence: “Duquesne University is named after this old fort site.”
What part of speech is “Duquesne”?
“Duquesne” is a name.
Where does the word “Duquesne” come from?
The word “Duquesne” comes from French. Borrowed from French Duquesne.
