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Longfellow
Longfellow (name) means a surname originally used as a nickname for a tall person. Example: “Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is one of America's best-known 19th-century poets.”
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A surname originally used as a nickname for a tall person.
"Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is one of America's best-known 19th-century poets."
How to use Longfellow
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname that literally means "tall man," most famous through the poet Longfellow.
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Etymology
From "long" + "fellow" — literally a nickname for a tall man.
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What does “Longfellow” mean?
The word “Longfellow” means a surname originally used as a nickname for a tall person. In plain terms, a surname that literally means "tall man," most famous through the poet Longfellow.
How do you use “Longfellow” in a sentence?
Here is “Longfellow” used in a sentence: “Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is one of America's best-known 19th-century poets.”
What part of speech is “Longfellow”?
“Longfellow” is a name.
What is the meaning of Longfellow?
"Longfellow" (name) means a surname originally used as a nickname for a tall person.
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