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Hanlon
HAN-luhn
Hanlon (name) means a surname of Irish origin. Example: “Hanlon's razor jokes that you should never blame malice for what carelessness explains.”
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A surname of Irish origin.
"Hanlon's razor jokes that you should never blame malice for what carelessness explains."
How to use Hanlon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Irish surname, best known in the popular saying "Hanlon's razor."
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Etymology
An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó hAnluain, from a personal name built on words for "light" or "warrior."
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What does “Hanlon” mean?
The word “Hanlon” means a surname of Irish origin. In plain terms, an Irish surname, best known in the popular saying "Hanlon's razor.".
How do you pronounce “Hanlon”?
“Hanlon” is pronounced HAN-luhn (/ˈhænlən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hanlon” in a sentence?
Here is “Hanlon” used in a sentence: “Hanlon's razor jokes that you should never blame malice for what carelessness explains.”
What part of speech is “Hanlon”?
“Hanlon” is a name.
Where does the word “Hanlon” come from?
The word “Hanlon” comes from Irish. An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó hAnluain, from a personal name built on words for "light" or "warrior.".
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