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Heathcliff

Heathcliff (name) means a masculine given name, famous as the brooding romantic hero of Emily Brontë's novel "Wuthering Heights.". Example: “Heathcliff's obsessive love for Catherine drives the whole novel.”

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A masculine given name, famous as the brooding romantic hero of Emily Brontë's novel "Wuthering Heights."
"Heathcliff's obsessive love for Catherine drives the whole novel."
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Etymology

From heath + cliff.

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What does “Heathcliff” mean?

The word “Heathcliff” means a masculine given name, famous as the brooding romantic hero of Emily Brontë's novel "Wuthering Heights.".

How do you use “Heathcliff” in a sentence?

Here is “Heathcliff” used in a sentence: “Heathcliff's obsessive love for Catherine drives the whole novel.”

What part of speech is “Heathcliff”?

“Heathcliff” is a name.

What is the meaning of Heathcliff?

"Heathcliff" (name) means a masculine given name, famous as the brooding romantic hero of Emily Brontë's novel "Wuthering Heights.".

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