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Garfield

GAH-feeld

Garfield (name) means a male given name and surname; also the name of a famous orange cartoon cat. Example: “Garfield is best known as the lazy, lasagna-loving cat from the comic strip.”

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A male given name and surname; also the name of a famous orange cartoon cat.
"Garfield is best known as the lazy, lasagna-loving cat from the comic strip."
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Etymology

From Old English gār, "spear," and feld, "field."

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Garfield” mean?

The word “Garfield” means a male given name and surname; also the name of a famous orange cartoon cat.

How do you pronounce “Garfield”?

“Garfield” is pronounced GAH-feeld (/ˈɡɑɹfild/ in IPA).

How do you use “Garfield” in a sentence?

Here is “Garfield” used in a sentence: “Garfield is best known as the lazy, lasagna-loving cat from the comic strip.”

What part of speech is “Garfield”?

“Garfield” is a name.

Where does the word “Garfield” come from?

The word “Garfield” comes from Old English. From Old English gār, "spear," and feld, "field.".

Is “Garfield” a common word?

“Garfield” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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