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Lennox

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

From Middle English Levenax, from Scottish Gaelic Leamhnach (“inhabitant of Lennox”) + -s. The Gaelic word derives from Leamhain (“Leven”) + -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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