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Lomax
Lomax (name) means a surname originating from a former place name in Lancashire, England. Example: “The folklorist Alan Lomax recorded thousands of American folk songs.”
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A surname originating from a former place name in Lancashire, England.
"The folklorist Alan Lomax recorded thousands of American folk songs."
How to use Lomax
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn English surname, most famous today through the folk-song archivist Alan Lomax.
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Etymology
From Northern Middle English Lumhalghes, meaning roughly "pool" + "corners" (of land).
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What does “Lomax” mean?
The word “Lomax” means a surname originating from a former place name in Lancashire, England. In plain terms, an English surname, most famous today through the folk-song archivist Alan Lomax.
How do you use “Lomax” in a sentence?
Here is “Lomax” used in a sentence: “The folklorist Alan Lomax recorded thousands of American folk songs.”
What part of speech is “Lomax”?
“Lomax” is a name.
Where does the word “Lomax” come from?
The word “Lomax” comes from Middle English. From Northern Middle English Lumhalghes, meaning roughly "pool" + "corners" (of land).
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