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Hathaway

HA-thuh-way

Hathaway (name) means an English surname, historically meaning "dweller by the path across the heath.". Example: “Anne Hathaway was the wife of William Shakespeare.”

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An English surname, historically meaning "dweller by the path across the heath."
"Anne Hathaway was the wife of William Shakespeare."

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Etymology

Two possible origins: * A topographic surname for someone who lived by a path across a heath, from Old English hǣþ (“heath, untilled land”) + weġ (“way”). * A metronymic surname from an Old English personal name *Heaþuwig, which is composed of the elements heaþu (“stife, contention”) and wīg (“war”). Cognate with German Hedwig.

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Hathaway” mean?

The word “Hathaway” means an English surname, historically meaning "dweller by the path across the heath.".

How do you pronounce “Hathaway”?

“Hathaway” is pronounced HA-thuh-way (/ˈhæθəweɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Hathaway” in a sentence?

Here is “Hathaway” used in a sentence: “Anne Hathaway was the wife of William Shakespeare.”

What part of speech is “Hathaway”?

“Hathaway” is a name.

Is “Hathaway” a common word?

“Hathaway” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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