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Marmaduke
Marmaduke (name) means an old-fashioned male given name, historically popular in parts of northern England. Example: “Marmaduke is a name you rarely hear outside period dramas today.”
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An old-fashioned male given name, historically popular in parts of northern England.
"Marmaduke is a name you rarely hear outside period dramas today."
How to use Marmaduke
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old, distinctly English-sounding first name, now quite rare.
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Etymology
Believed to come from the Irish name Máel Máedóc, meaning "devotee of Saint Máedóc."
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What does “Marmaduke” mean?
The word “Marmaduke” means an old-fashioned male given name, historically popular in parts of northern England. In plain terms, an old, distinctly English-sounding first name, now quite rare.
How do you use “Marmaduke” in a sentence?
Here is “Marmaduke” used in a sentence: “Marmaduke is a name you rarely hear outside period dramas today.”
What part of speech is “Marmaduke”?
“Marmaduke” is a name.
Where does the word “Marmaduke” come from?
The word “Marmaduke” comes from Irish. Believed to come from the Irish name Máel Máedóc, meaning "devotee of Saint Máedóc.".
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