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Locke
lok
Locke (name) means an English surname, most famously borne by the philosopher John Locke. Example: “Locke argued that the mind begins as a blank slate.”
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An English surname, most famously borne by the philosopher John Locke.
"Locke argued that the mind begins as a blank slate."
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Etymology
* As an English, Dutch and German surname, variant of Lock. * As a Norwegian surname, Americanized from Løkke, from a farm name derived from Old Norse lykkja (“enclosure”). * As a Chinese surname, variant of Lok.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Locke” mean?
The word “Locke” means an English surname, most famously borne by the philosopher John Locke.
How do you pronounce “Locke”?
“Locke” is pronounced lok (/lɑk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Locke” in a sentence?
Here is “Locke” used in a sentence: “Locke argued that the mind begins as a blank slate.”
What part of speech is “Locke”?
“Locke” is a name.
Is “Locke” a common word?
“Locke” is an uncommon word in modern English.
