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Jeffries (name) means an English surname, a patronymic variant meaning "son of Jeffrey.". Example: “Jeffries was elected mayor of the town.”

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An English surname, a patronymic variant meaning "son of Jeffrey."
"Jeffries was elected mayor of the town."
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Plural
Jeffrieses
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Etymology

Formed from Jeffrey and the patronymic suffix -s.

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What does “Jeffries” mean?
The word “Jeffries” means an English surname, a patronymic variant meaning "son of Jeffrey.".
How do you use “Jeffries” in a sentence?
Here is “Jeffries” used in a sentence: “Jeffries was elected mayor of the town.”
What part of speech is “Jeffries”?
“Jeffries” is a name.
What is the meaning of Jeffries?
"Jeffries" (name) means an English surname, a patronymic variant meaning "son of Jeffrey.".