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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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA surname meaning roughly "long enclosure," shared with an English village.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Longworths
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Etymology
From Old English "long" + "worth" (enclosure or homestead).
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).
