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Lawton

LAW-tuhn
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Lawton (name) means an English surname and place name meaning "hill settlement," also a city in Oklahoma. Example: “The family relocated to Lawton, Oklahoma.”

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An English surname and place name meaning "hill settlement," also a city in Oklahoma.
"The family relocated to Lawton, Oklahoma."
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Etymology

This word comes from Middle English [Term?], from Old English [Term?], made up of hlāw (“hill, ound”) and tūn (“homestead”) (-ton).

Origin: Middle English

Frequently asked questions

What does “Lawton” mean?
The word “Lawton” means an English surname and place name meaning "hill settlement," also a city in Oklahoma.
How do you pronounce “Lawton”?
“Lawton” is pronounced LAW-tuhn (/ˈlɔːtən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lawton” in a sentence?
Here is “Lawton” used in a sentence: “The family relocated to Lawton, Oklahoma.”
What part of speech is “Lawton”?
“Lawton” is a name.