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Gillespie
gih-LEHS-pee
Gillespie (name) means a Scottish and Irish surname meaning "servant of the bishop," notably borne by jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie. Example: “Dizzy Gillespie helped pioneer bebop jazz.”
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A Scottish and Irish surname meaning "servant of the bishop," notably borne by jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie.
"Dizzy Gillespie helped pioneer bebop jazz."
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Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic Gille Easbaig, meaning "servant of the bishop."
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What does “Gillespie” mean?
The word “Gillespie” means a Scottish and Irish surname meaning "servant of the bishop," notably borne by jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie.
How do you pronounce “Gillespie”?
“Gillespie” is pronounced gih-LEHS-pee (/ɡɪˈlɛspi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gillespie” in a sentence?
Here is “Gillespie” used in a sentence: “Dizzy Gillespie helped pioneer bebop jazz.”
What part of speech is “Gillespie”?
“Gillespie” is a name.
Where does the word “Gillespie” come from?
The word “Gillespie” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Scottish Gaelic Gille Easbaig, meaning "servant of the bishop.".
Is “Gillespie” a common word?
“Gillespie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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