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Lon
Lon (name) means a male given name, often used as a short form of Alonzo. Example: “Lon Chaney was a famous silent-film actor.”
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A male given name, often used as a short form of Alonzo.
"Lon Chaney was a famous silent-film actor."
How to use Lon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short, old-fashioned man's first name, sometimes standing in for Alonzo.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Lons
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_____ Chaney was a famous silent-film actor.
Etymology
A clipping of London.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Lon” mean?
The word “Lon” means a male given name, often used as a short form of Alonzo. In plain terms, a short, old-fashioned man's first name, sometimes standing in for Alonzo.
How do you use “Lon” in a sentence?
Here is “Lon” used in a sentence: “Lon Chaney was a famous silent-film actor.”
What part of speech is “Lon”?
“Lon” is a name.
What is the meaning of Lon?
"Lon" (name) means a male given name, often used as a short form of Alonzo.
