name
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Lorraine
luh-RAYN
Lorraine (name) means a historic region and former duchy in eastern France. Example: “Quiche Lorraine takes its name from this region of France.”
name
1
A historic region and former duchy in eastern France.
"Quiche Lorraine takes its name from this region of France."
2
A female given name taken from the place name, often linked to Laura in people's minds.
"Lorraine was a popular girls' name in the mid-20th century."
How to use Lorraine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA French region, and a woman's first name borrowed from it.
Common pairings
quiche Lorraine
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Etymology
From Old French Loherraine, from Latin Lotharingia, named after the medieval ruler Lothair II.
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What does “Lorraine” mean?
The word “Lorraine” means a historic region and former duchy in eastern France. In plain terms, a French region, and a woman's first name borrowed from it.
How do you pronounce “Lorraine”?
“Lorraine” is pronounced luh-RAYN (/ləˈɹeɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lorraine” in a sentence?
Here is “Lorraine” used in a sentence: “Quiche Lorraine takes its name from this region of France.”
What is another word for “Lorraine”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Lorraine” include Lothringia.
What part of speech is “Lorraine”?
“Lorraine” is a name.
Where does the word “Lorraine” come from?
The word “Lorraine” comes from Latin. From Old French Loherraine, from Latin Lotharingia, named after the medieval ruler Lothair II.
Is “Lorraine” a common word?
“Lorraine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Lorraine” have?
“Lorraine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a historic region and former duchy in eastern France.
