name
Hawes
HAWZ
Hawes (name) means an English surname and place name, originally referring to someone who lived near hedges or enclosures. Example: “Hawes ran the village post office for thirty years.”
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An English surname and place name, originally referring to someone who lived near hedges or enclosures.
"Hawes ran the village post office for thirty years."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Haweses
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Etymology
Comes from Old Norse hals ("neck").
Rhymes for Hawes
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What does “Hawes” mean?
The word “Hawes” means an English surname and place name, originally referring to someone who lived near hedges or enclosures.
How do you pronounce “Hawes”?
“Hawes” is pronounced HAWZ (/ˈhɔːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hawes” in a sentence?
Here is “Hawes” used in a sentence: “Hawes ran the village post office for thirty years.”
What part of speech is “Hawes”?
“Hawes” is a name.
