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McClure

muh-KLOOR

McClure (name) means a Scottish surname meaning "son of the servant of Saint Odhran.". Example: “McClure is a common surname in Scotland and Northern Ireland.”

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A Scottish surname meaning "son of the servant of Saint Odhran."

"McClure is a common surname in Scotland and Northern Ireland."

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McClures plural

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Etymology

Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Uidhir and Irish Mac Giolla Uidhir (“son of the dun lad”), from Mac + gille + uidhir, obsolete form of odhar (“dun; dark”).

Rhymes for McClure

pure cure sure azure nature future manure secure impure injure figure allure

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Frequently asked questions

What does “McClure” mean?

The word “McClure” means a Scottish surname meaning "son of the servant of Saint Odhran.".

How do you pronounce “McClure”?

“McClure” is pronounced muh-KLOOR (/məˈklʊəɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “McClure” in a sentence?

Here is “McClure” used in a sentence: “McClure is a common surname in Scotland and Northern Ireland.”

What part of speech is “McClure”?

“McClure” is a name.