noun
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.
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What does “Hammett” mean?
The word “Hammett” means a surname, notably borne by American crime writer Dashiell Hammett.
How do you use “Hammett” in a sentence?
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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