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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.”
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An Irish surname anglicized from Gaelic, notably borne by comedian and actor Jackie Gleason.
"Jackie Gleason starred in the classic sitcom "The Honeymooners.""
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Etymology
An Anglicised, shortened form of Irish Ó Glasáin (“descendant of Glasán”), a personal name that comes from a diminutive form of glas (“green, blue, grey”).
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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.
