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Gilmore
Gilmore (name) means a Scottish surname, later also used as a given name. Example: “Gilmore is a common surname of Scottish Gaelic origin.”
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A Scottish surname, later also used as a given name.
"Gilmore is a common surname of Scottish Gaelic origin."
How to use Gilmore
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname and, less often, a first name, of Scottish origin.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic elements meaning roughly "servant of (the Virgin) Mary".
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What does “Gilmore” mean?
The word “Gilmore” means a Scottish surname, later also used as a given name. In plain terms, a surname and, less often, a first name, of Scottish origin.
How do you use “Gilmore” in a sentence?
Here is “Gilmore” used in a sentence: “Gilmore is a common surname of Scottish Gaelic origin.”
What part of speech is “Gilmore”?
“Gilmore” is a name.
Where does the word “Gilmore” come from?
The word “Gilmore” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Scottish Gaelic elements meaning roughly "servant of (the Virgin) Mary".
Is “Gilmore” a common word?
“Gilmore” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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