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Gleason

GLEE-suhn

Gleason (name) means an Irish surname anglicized from Gaelic, notably borne by comedian and actor Jackie Gleason. Example: “Jackie Gleason starred in the classic sitcom "The Honeymooners.”

name

An Irish surname anglicized from Gaelic, notably borne by comedian and actor Jackie Gleason.

"Jackie Gleason starred in the classic sitcom "The Honeymooners.""

Word forms

Gleasons plural

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Etymology

Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Glasáin (“descendant of Glasán”), a personal name which derives from a diminutive form of glas (“green, blue, grey”).

Origin: Irish

Rhymes for Gleason

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What does “Gleason” mean?

The word “Gleason” means an Irish surname anglicized from Gaelic, notably borne by comedian and actor Jackie Gleason.

How do you pronounce “Gleason”?

“Gleason” is pronounced GLEE-suhn (/ˈɡliː.sən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Gleason” in a sentence?

Here is “Gleason” used in a sentence: “Jackie Gleason starred in the classic sitcom "The Honeymooners.".”

What part of speech is “Gleason”?

“Gleason” is a name.