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Marlowe
MAH-loh
Marlowe (name) means a surname, notably borne by the Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe. Example: “Marlowe's plays were hugely influential on Shakespeare.”
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A surname, notably borne by the Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe.
"Marlowe's plays were hugely influential on Shakespeare."
How to use Marlowe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname, most famous from the playwright Christopher Marlowe.
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Etymology
A variant spelling of the place name and surname Marlow.
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What does “Marlowe” mean?
The word “Marlowe” means a surname, notably borne by the Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe. In plain terms, a surname, most famous from the playwright Christopher Marlowe.
How do you pronounce “Marlowe”?
“Marlowe” is pronounced MAH-loh (/ˈmɑː(ɹ)ləʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Marlowe” in a sentence?
Here is “Marlowe” used in a sentence: “Marlowe's plays were hugely influential on Shakespeare.”
What part of speech is “Marlowe”?
“Marlowe” is a name.
