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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.”

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A surname, notably borne by lawman Wyatt Earp of the American Old West.
"Wyatt Earp took part in the gunfight at the O.K. Corral."

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Earps plural

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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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