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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 notes

In 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.

Rhymes for Grainger

Inger finger ginger singer winger ringer linger zinger wringer stinger swinger bringer

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Frequently asked questions

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).