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Jefferies

JEH-freez

Jefferies (name) means an English surname, a patronymic form meaning "son of Jeffrey.". Example: “The Jefferies family has lived in the village for generations.”

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An English surname, a patronymic form meaning "son of Jeffrey."
"The Jefferies family has lived in the village for generations."
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Etymology

Variant of Jeffries.

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What does “Jefferies” mean?

The word “Jefferies” means an English surname, a patronymic form meaning "son of Jeffrey.".

How do you pronounce “Jefferies”?

“Jefferies” is pronounced JEH-freez (/ˈd͡ʒɛ.fɹiz/ in IPA).

How do you use “Jefferies” in a sentence?

Here is “Jefferies” used in a sentence: “The Jefferies family has lived in the village for generations.”

What part of speech is “Jefferies”?

“Jefferies” is a name.

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