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Keats
KEETS
Keats (name) means a surname, most famously that of the Romantic poet John Keats. Example: “Students still study Keats's odes in English literature classes.”
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A surname, most famously that of the Romantic poet John Keats.
"Students still study Keats's odes in English literature classes."
How to use Keats
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname originally derived from the word for the bird "kite," best known through the poet John Keats.
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Etymology
From a Middle English nickname meaning "kite" (the bird of prey), ultimately from Old English cȳta.
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What does “Keats” mean?
The word “Keats” means a surname, most famously that of the Romantic poet John Keats. In plain terms, a surname originally derived from the word for the bird "kite," best known through the poet John Keats.
How do you pronounce “Keats”?
“Keats” is pronounced KEETS (/ˈkits/ in IPA).
How do you use “Keats” in a sentence?
Here is “Keats” used in a sentence: “Students still study Keats's odes in English literature classes.”
What part of speech is “Keats”?
“Keats” is a name.
Where does the word “Keats” come from?
The word “Keats” comes from Old English. From a Middle English nickname meaning "kite" (the bird of prey), ultimately from Old English cȳta.
