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Longworth

Longworth (name) means a surname, and the name of a village in Oxfordshire, England. Example: “Nicholas Longworth was a Speaker of the US House of Representatives.”

name

A surname, and the name of a village in Oxfordshire, England.

"Nicholas Longworth was a Speaker of the US House of Representatives."

How to use Longworth

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surname meaning roughly "long enclosure," shared with an English village.

Word forms

Longworths plural

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Etymology

From Old English "long" + "worth" (enclosure or homestead).

Origin: Old English

Frequently asked questions

What does “Longworth” mean?

The word “Longworth” means a surname, and the name of a village in Oxfordshire, England. In plain terms, a surname meaning roughly "long enclosure," shared with an English village.

How do you use “Longworth” in a sentence?

Here is “Longworth” used in a sentence: “Nicholas Longworth was a Speaker of the US House of Representatives.”

What part of speech is “Longworth”?

“Longworth” is a name.

Where does the word “Longworth” come from?

The word “Longworth” comes from Old English. From Old English "long" + "worth" (enclosure or homestead).