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Johnstone
Johnstone (name) means a surname, and the name of a town in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Example: “The play was written by a Scottish author named Johnstone.”
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A surname, and the name of a town in Renfrewshire, Scotland.
"The play was written by a Scottish author named Johnstone."
How to use Johnstone
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Scottish surname and town name, a variant spelling related to Johnston.
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What does “Johnstone” mean?
The word “Johnstone” means a surname, and the name of a town in Renfrewshire, Scotland. In plain terms, a Scottish surname and town name, a variant spelling related to Johnston.
How do you use “Johnstone” in a sentence?
Here is “Johnstone” used in a sentence: “The play was written by a Scottish author named Johnstone.”
What part of speech is “Johnstone”?
“Johnstone” is a name.
Is “Johnstone” a common word?
“Johnstone” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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