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Kirkwood

KKWUUD
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Kirkwood (name) means a Scottish and English surname and place name, meaning "church wood.". Example: “They settled in Kirkwood, a suburb of St. Louis.”

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A Scottish and English surname and place name, meaning "church wood."
"They settled in Kirkwood, a suburb of St. Louis."
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Kirkwoods
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Etymology

From Old English ċiriċe (“church”) and wudu (“wood”).

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Kirkwood” mean?
The word “Kirkwood” means a Scottish and English surname and place name, meaning "church wood.".
How do you pronounce “Kirkwood”?
“Kirkwood” is pronounced KKWUUD (/ˈkɝkwʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kirkwood” in a sentence?
Here is “Kirkwood” used in a sentence: “They settled in Kirkwood, a suburb of St. Louis.”
What part of speech is “Kirkwood”?
“Kirkwood” is a name.