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Gladstone
GLADS-tuhn
Gladstone (name) means an English surname, notably borne by British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone. Example: “Gladstone served as British prime minister on four separate occasions.”
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An English surname, notably borne by British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone.
"Gladstone served as British prime minister on four separate occasions."
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Etymology
Formed from Old English glæd ("shining") and stān ("stone").
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What does “Gladstone” mean?
The word “Gladstone” means an English surname, notably borne by British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone.
How do you pronounce “Gladstone”?
“Gladstone” is pronounced GLADS-tuhn (/ˈɡlædstən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gladstone” in a sentence?
Here is “Gladstone” used in a sentence: “Gladstone served as British prime minister on four separate occasions.”
What part of speech is “Gladstone”?
“Gladstone” is a name.
Is “Gladstone” a common word?
“Gladstone” is an uncommon word in modern English.
