Earp
Earp (name) means a surname, notably borne by lawman Wyatt Earp of the American Old West. Example: “Wyatt Earp took part in the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.”
Word forms
Earps plural
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Wyatt _____ took part in the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
Etymology
The definitive origin is unclear. Some are proposed, including Old English eorp (“swarthy”), from Proto-Germanic *erpaz (“light brown”); or a connection to the placenames Ypres (Belgium) or Erpe (Netherlands).
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What does “Earp” mean?
The word “Earp” means a surname, notably borne by lawman Wyatt Earp of the American Old West.
How do you use “Earp” in a sentence?
Here is “Earp” used in a sentence: “Wyatt Earp took part in the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.”
What part of speech is “Earp”?
“Earp” is a name.
What is the meaning of Earp?
"Earp" (name) means a surname, notably borne by lawman Wyatt Earp of the American Old West.
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