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Landru

Landru (name) means a French surname, notably borne by Henri Landru, an infamous early 20th-century serial killer. Example: “The case of Landru shocked France in the 1920s.”

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A French surname, notably borne by Henri Landru, an infamous early 20th-century serial killer.
"The case of Landru shocked France in the 1920s."

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Landrus plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from French Landru.

Origin: French

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What does “Landru” mean?

The word “Landru” means a French surname, notably borne by Henri Landru, an infamous early 20th-century serial killer.

How do you use “Landru” in a sentence?

Here is “Landru” used in a sentence: “The case of Landru shocked France in the 1920s.”

What part of speech is “Landru”?

“Landru” is a name.

What is the meaning of Landru?

"Landru" (name) means a French surname, notably borne by Henri Landru, an infamous early 20th-century serial killer.

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