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Gaffney
Gaffney (name) means a surname of Irish origin. Example: “Her maiden name was Gaffney.”
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A surname of Irish origin.
"Her maiden name was Gaffney."
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A city in South Carolina, USA, the seat of Cherokee County.
How to use Gaffney
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Irish surname, and also the name of a town in South Carolina.
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Etymology
An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Gamhna, from gamhain ("calf").
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What does “Gaffney” mean?
The word “Gaffney” means a surname of Irish origin. In plain terms, an Irish surname, and also the name of a town in South Carolina.
How do you use “Gaffney” in a sentence?
Here is “Gaffney” used in a sentence: “Her maiden name was Gaffney.”
What part of speech is “Gaffney”?
“Gaffney” is a name.
Where does the word “Gaffney” come from?
The word “Gaffney” comes from Irish. An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Gamhna, from gamhain ("calf").
How many meanings does “Gaffney” have?
“Gaffney” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname of Irish origin.
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