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Ivanhoe

EYE-vuhn-hoh

Ivanhoe (name) means a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, and the name of its knightly hero. Example: “Ivanhoe" tells the story of a Saxon knight caught up in the conflict between Saxons and Normans.”

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A historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, and the name of its knightly hero.

""Ivanhoe" tells the story of a Saxon knight caught up in the conflict between Saxons and Normans."

How to use Ivanhoe

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In plain EnglishMost famous as the title and hero of Walter Scott's classic novel of medieval England.

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"_____" tells the story of a Saxon knight caught up in the conflict between Saxons and Normans.

Etymology

Invented by Sir Walter Scott for his 1819 novel, possibly inspired by the English village of Ivinghoe.

· First attested 1819

Class of 1819 Ivanhoe joined the language around 1819.

freelance Pinkerton Victorian

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Rhymes for Ivanhoe

OE toe foe doe roe Joe hoe woe Zoe moe soe Coe

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Ivanhoe” mean?

The word “Ivanhoe” means a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, and the name of its knightly hero. In plain terms, most famous as the title and hero of Walter Scott's classic novel of medieval England.

How do you pronounce “Ivanhoe”?

“Ivanhoe” is pronounced EYE-vuhn-hoh (/ˈaɪvənˌhoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Ivanhoe” in a sentence?

Here is “Ivanhoe” used in a sentence: “"Ivanhoe" tells the story of a Saxon knight caught up in the conflict between Saxons and Normans.”

What part of speech is “Ivanhoe”?

“Ivanhoe” is a name.

Where does the word “Ivanhoe” come from?

The word “Ivanhoe” dates back to around 1819. Invented by Sir Walter Scott for his 1819 novel, possibly inspired by the English village of Ivinghoe.