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Marr
Marr (name) means a surname, of Scottish, English, or Chinese origin depending on the family. Example: “Andrew Marr is a well-known British journalist.”
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A surname, of Scottish, English, or Chinese origin depending on the family.
"Andrew Marr is a well-known British journalist."
How to use Marr
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname with several unrelated historical origins.
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Etymology
Has three separate origins. As a Scottish surname, it comes from the district of Mar in Aberdeenshire, itself named after the clan (see also Clan Mar). As an English surname, it comes from placenames derived from Old Norse marr (“marsh, pool, fen”). As a Chinese surname, it is Romanized from 馬/马 (mǎ), see Ma.
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What does “Marr” mean?
The word “Marr” means a surname, of Scottish, English, or Chinese origin depending on the family. In plain terms, a surname with several unrelated historical origins.
How do you use “Marr” in a sentence?
Here is “Marr” used in a sentence: “Andrew Marr is a well-known British journalist.”
What part of speech is “Marr”?
“Marr” is a name.
What is the meaning of Marr?
"Marr" (name) means a surname, of Scottish, English, or Chinese origin depending on the family.
