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Fitzpatrick
fihts-PAT-rihk
Fitzpatrick (name) means an Irish surname meaning "son of Patrick.". Example: “The Fitzpatrick family has lived in Cork for generations.”
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An Irish surname meaning "son of Patrick."
"The Fitzpatrick family has lived in Cork for generations."
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Etymology
A calque of the Irish surname Mac Giolla Phádraig (“son of the devotee of Saint Patrick”); by surface analysis, from Fitz- and Patrick.
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What does “Fitzpatrick” mean?
The word “Fitzpatrick” means an Irish surname meaning "son of Patrick.".
How do you pronounce “Fitzpatrick”?
“Fitzpatrick” is pronounced fihts-PAT-rihk (/fɪtsˈpætɹɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Fitzpatrick” in a sentence?
Here is “Fitzpatrick” used in a sentence: “The Fitzpatrick family has lived in Cork for generations.”
What part of speech is “Fitzpatrick”?
“Fitzpatrick” is a name.
Is “Fitzpatrick” a common word?
“Fitzpatrick” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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