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Lovejoy

LUHVD-zhoy

Lovejoy (name) means a surname. Example: “Lovejoy is an old English surname.”

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A surname.
"Lovejoy is an old English surname."

Word forms

Lovejoys plural

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Etymology

From Old English lufu ("love") + Old French ioie ("joy").

Origin: Old French

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Lovejoy” mean?

The word “Lovejoy” means a surname.

How do you pronounce “Lovejoy”?

“Lovejoy” is pronounced LUHVD-zhoy (/ˈlʌvd͡ʒɔɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Lovejoy” in a sentence?

Here is “Lovejoy” used in a sentence: “Lovejoy is an old English surname.”

What part of speech is “Lovejoy”?

“Lovejoy” is a name.

Where does the word “Lovejoy” come from?

The word “Lovejoy” comes from Old French. From Old English lufu ("love") + Old French ioie ("joy").

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