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Fitzroy
fihts-ROY
Fitzroy (name) means a surname historically given to illegitimate sons of English kings, meaning "son of the king.". Example: “Fitzroy is also a well-known suburb of Melbourne.”
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A surname historically given to illegitimate sons of English kings, meaning "son of the king."
"Fitzroy is also a well-known suburb of Melbourne."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Fitzroys
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman French "fils du roy," meaning "son of the king."
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What does “Fitzroy” mean?
The word “Fitzroy” means a surname historically given to illegitimate sons of English kings, meaning "son of the king.".
How do you pronounce “Fitzroy”?
“Fitzroy” is pronounced fihts-ROY (/fɪtsˈɹɔɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Fitzroy” in a sentence?
Here is “Fitzroy” used in a sentence: “Fitzroy is also a well-known suburb of Melbourne.”
What part of speech is “Fitzroy”?
“Fitzroy” is a name.
Where does the word “Fitzroy” come from?
The word “Fitzroy” comes from French. From Anglo-Norman French "fils du roy," meaning "son of the king.".
