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Hennessey
Hennessey (name) means a surname of Irish origin. Example: “Detective Hennessey took the case personally.”
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A surname of Irish origin.
"Detective Hennessey took the case personally."
How to use Hennessey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Irish surname; a variant spelling of Hennessy.
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Etymology
An anglicized form of the Irish Ó hAonghusa, meaning "descendant of Angus".
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What does “Hennessey” mean?
The word “Hennessey” means a surname of Irish origin. In plain terms, an Irish surname; a variant spelling of Hennessy.
How do you use “Hennessey” in a sentence?
Here is “Hennessey” used in a sentence: “Detective Hennessey took the case personally.”
What part of speech is “Hennessey”?
“Hennessey” is a name.
Where does the word “Hennessey” come from?
The word “Hennessey” comes from Irish. An anglicized form of the Irish Ó hAonghusa, meaning "descendant of Angus".
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