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Grafton

GRAHF-ton

Grafton (name) means the name of numerous towns and places across England, the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Example: “Grafton, Massachusetts is a small town near Worcester.”

name

The name of numerous towns and places across England, the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

"Grafton, Massachusetts is a small town near Worcester."

How to use Grafton

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA common English place name meaning roughly "grove settlement," reused all over the English-speaking world.

Word forms

Graftons plural

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_____, Massachusetts is a small town near Worcester.

Etymology

From Old English graf ("grove") plus tun ("enclosure, settlement").

Origin: Old English

Frequently asked questions

What does “Grafton” mean?

The word “Grafton” means the name of numerous towns and places across England, the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. In plain terms, a common English place name meaning roughly "grove settlement," reused all over the English-speaking world.

How do you pronounce “Grafton”?

“Grafton” is pronounced GRAHF-ton (/ˈɡɹɑːftɒn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Grafton” in a sentence?

Here is “Grafton” used in a sentence: “Grafton, Massachusetts is a small town near Worcester.”

What part of speech is “Grafton”?

“Grafton” is a name.

Where does the word “Grafton” come from?

The word “Grafton” comes from Old English. From Old English graf ("grove") plus tun ("enclosure, settlement").