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Lennox (name) means a Scottish surname and given name derived from a place name meaning "field of elms.". Example: “Lennox Lewis was a heavyweight boxing champion.”

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A Scottish surname and given name derived from a place name meaning "field of elms."
"Lennox Lewis was a heavyweight boxing champion."
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Etymology

Comes from Middle English Levenax, which developed from Scottish Gaelic Leamhnach ("inhabitant of Lennox") plus -s; the Gaelic word in turn derives from Leamhain ("Leven") plus -ach.

Origin: Middle English

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What does “Lennox” mean?
The word “Lennox” means a Scottish surname and given name derived from a place name meaning "field of elms.".
How do you use “Lennox” in a sentence?
Here is “Lennox” used in a sentence: “Lennox Lewis was a heavyweight boxing champion.”
What part of speech is “Lennox”?
“Lennox” is a name.
Is “Lennox” a common word?
“Lennox” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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