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Kessler

Kessler (name) means a German and Jewish surname, an occupational name for a maker of kettles or pots. Example: “The Kessler family ran a hardware store for three generations.”

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A German and Jewish surname, an occupational name for a maker of kettles or pots.
"The Kessler family ran a hardware store for three generations."

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Etymology

Borrowed from German Kessler, Keßler (“kettler, kettle-smith, tinker”). See also Kessel (“kettle”).

Origin: German

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What does “Kessler” mean?

The word “Kessler” means a German and Jewish surname, an occupational name for a maker of kettles or pots.

How do you use “Kessler” in a sentence?

Here is “Kessler” used in a sentence: “The Kessler family ran a hardware store for three generations.”

What part of speech is “Kessler”?

“Kessler” is a name.

Is “Kessler” a common word?

“Kessler” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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