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Harkness
HAHK-nuhs
Harkness (name) means a surname, and a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Example: “Harkness is a growing suburb in Melbourne's outer west.”
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A surname, and a suburb of Melbourne, Australia.
"Harkness is a growing suburb in Melbourne's outer west."
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Etymology
A topographic name, from Old English hearg ("altar; temple") + næs ("headland").
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What does “Harkness” mean?
The word “Harkness” means a surname, and a suburb of Melbourne, Australia.
How do you pronounce “Harkness”?
“Harkness” is pronounced HAHK-nuhs (/ˈhɑɹknəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Harkness” in a sentence?
Here is “Harkness” used in a sentence: “Harkness is a growing suburb in Melbourne's outer west.”
What part of speech is “Harkness”?
“Harkness” is a name.
Where does the word “Harkness” come from?
The word “Harkness” comes from Old English. A topographic name, from Old English hearg ("altar; temple") + næs ("headland").