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Harwood
HAH-wuud
Harwood (name) means an English surname and place name, originally denoting someone who lived near a "grey wood" or hare-inhabited wood. Example: “Mr. Harwood taught history at the local school.”
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An English surname and place name, originally denoting someone who lived near a "grey wood" or hare-inhabited wood.
"Mr. Harwood taught history at the local school."
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- Harwoods
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Etymology
Formed from Old English hara ("hare") or hār ("hoar, grey") and wudu ("wood").
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What does “Harwood” mean?
The word “Harwood” means an English surname and place name, originally denoting someone who lived near a "grey wood" or hare-inhabited wood.
How do you pronounce “Harwood”?
“Harwood” is pronounced HAH-wuud (/ˈhɑː(ɹ)wʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Harwood” in a sentence?
Here is “Harwood” used in a sentence: “Mr. Harwood taught history at the local school.”
What part of speech is “Harwood”?
“Harwood” is a name.
