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Grimm
Grimm (name) means a German surname, most famously borne by the Brothers Grimm, collectors of German folk tales. Example: “The Brothers Grimm published many of the fairy tales we know today.”
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A German surname, most famously borne by the Brothers Grimm, collectors of German folk tales.
"The Brothers Grimm published many of the fairy tales we know today."
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Grimm.
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What does “Grimm” mean?
The word “Grimm” means a German surname, most famously borne by the Brothers Grimm, collectors of German folk tales.
How do you use “Grimm” in a sentence?
Here is “Grimm” used in a sentence: “The Brothers Grimm published many of the fairy tales we know today.”
What part of speech is “Grimm”?
“Grimm” is a name.
Is “Grimm” a common word?
“Grimm” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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