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Grainger
Grainger (name) means a surname originally meaning someone who dealt in grain (a variant of Granger). Example: “Percy Grainger was a well-known Australian composer.”
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A surname originally meaning someone who dealt in grain (a variant of Granger).
"Percy Grainger was a well-known Australian composer."
How to use Grainger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname historically tied to the grain trade.
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Etymology
From an occupational surname for a grain dealer, a variant of Granger.
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What does “Grainger” mean?
The word “Grainger” means a surname originally meaning someone who dealt in grain (a variant of Granger). In plain terms, a surname historically tied to the grain trade.
How do you use “Grainger” in a sentence?
Here is “Grainger” used in a sentence: “Percy Grainger was a well-known Australian composer.”
What part of speech is “Grainger”?
“Grainger” is a name.
What is the meaning of Grainger?
"Grainger" (name) means a surname originally meaning someone who dealt in grain (a variant of Granger).
