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Hammett

Hammett (noun) means a surname, notably borne by American crime writer Dashiell Hammett. Example: “Fans of hardboiled fiction often start with Hammett's "The Maltese Falcon.”

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A surname, notably borne by American crime writer Dashiell Hammett.
"Fans of hardboiled fiction often start with Hammett's "The Maltese Falcon.""
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Etymology

A diminutive form derived from the Old High German name Hamo.

Origin: German

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What does “Hammett” mean?

The word “Hammett” means a surname, notably borne by American crime writer Dashiell Hammett.

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Here is “Hammett” used in a sentence: “Fans of hardboiled fiction often start with Hammett's "The Maltese Falcon.".”

What part of speech is “Hammett”?

“Hammett” is a noun.

Where does the word “Hammett” come from?

The word “Hammett” comes from German. A diminutive form derived from the Old High German name Hamo.

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