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Forsyte

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Forsyte (name) means a surname, notably the fictional family name in John Galsworthy's "The Forsyte Saga.". Example: “The Forsyte family saga spans several generations in the novels.”

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A surname, notably the fictional family name in John Galsworthy's "The Forsyte Saga."
"The Forsyte family saga spans several generations in the novels."
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Forsytes
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Etymology

A variant form of Forsythe.

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What does “Forsyte” mean?
The word “Forsyte” means a surname, notably the fictional family name in John Galsworthy's "The Forsyte Saga.".
How do you pronounce “Forsyte”?
“Forsyte” is pronounced FAW-syt (/ˈfɔɹsaɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Forsyte” in a sentence?
Here is “Forsyte” used in a sentence: “The Forsyte family saga spans several generations in the novels.”
What part of speech is “Forsyte”?
“Forsyte” is a name.