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Fauntleroy
FAWNT-luh-roy
Fauntleroy (name) means a surname, best known from the children's novel character Little Lord Fauntleroy. Example: “The boy was dressed like Little Lord Fauntleroy, in velvet and lace.”
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A surname, best known from the children's novel character Little Lord Fauntleroy.
"The boy was dressed like Little Lord Fauntleroy, in velvet and lace."
How to use Fauntleroy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname mainly recognised today through the fussy, old-fashioned "Little Lord Fauntleroy" fashion style.
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What does “Fauntleroy” mean?
The word “Fauntleroy” means a surname, best known from the children's novel character Little Lord Fauntleroy. In plain terms, a surname mainly recognised today through the fussy, old-fashioned "Little Lord Fauntleroy" fashion style.
How do you pronounce “Fauntleroy”?
“Fauntleroy” is pronounced FAWNT-luh-roy (/ˈfɑːnt.lə.rɔɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Fauntleroy” in a sentence?
Here is “Fauntleroy” used in a sentence: “The boy was dressed like Little Lord Fauntleroy, in velvet and lace.”
What part of speech is “Fauntleroy”?
“Fauntleroy” is a name.
