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Durrell
Durrell (name) means a surname of Old French origin, notably borne by the writers Lawrence and Gerald Durrell. Example: “Gerald Durrell wrote fondly about his childhood in Corfu.”
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A surname of Old French origin, notably borne by the writers Lawrence and Gerald Durrell.
"Gerald Durrell wrote fondly about his childhood in Corfu."
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- Plural
- Durrells
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Etymology
A nickname from a diminutive of Old French dur ("hard").
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What does “Durrell” mean?
The word “Durrell” means a surname of Old French origin, notably borne by the writers Lawrence and Gerald Durrell.
How do you use “Durrell” in a sentence?
Here is “Durrell” used in a sentence: “Gerald Durrell wrote fondly about his childhood in Corfu.”
What part of speech is “Durrell”?
“Durrell” is a name.
Where does the word “Durrell” come from?
The word “Durrell” comes from Old French. A nickname from a diminutive of Old French dur ("hard").
