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.”
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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The folklorist Alan _____ recorded thousands of American folk songs.
Etymology
From Northern Middle English Lumhalghes, meaning roughly "pool" + "corners" (of land).
Frequently asked questions
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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