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McGregor

muh-GREHG

McGregor (name) means a Scottish surname, an anglicization of Clan Gregor, meaning "son of Gregor.". Example: “Mr. McGregor chased the rabbit out of his garden.”

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A Scottish surname, an anglicization of Clan Gregor, meaning "son of Gregor."
"Mr. McGregor chased the rabbit out of his garden."

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What does “McGregor” mean?

The word “McGregor” means a Scottish surname, an anglicization of Clan Gregor, meaning "son of Gregor.".

How do you pronounce “McGregor”?

“McGregor” is pronounced muh-GREHG (/məˈɡɹɛɡɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “McGregor” in a sentence?

Here is “McGregor” used in a sentence: “Mr. McGregor chased the rabbit out of his garden.”

What part of speech is “McGregor”?

“McGregor” is a name.

Is “McGregor” a common word?

“McGregor” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Is McGregor connected to a specific Scottish clan?

Yes, McGregor traces back to Clan Gregor, one of the historic Scottish Highland clans, and the surname reflects membership or descent within that clan lineage.

What is the difference between McGregor and MacGregor?

McGregor and MacGregor are spelling variants of the same surname, since Mc and Mac are interchangeable abbreviations of the Gaelic prefix meaning "son of."

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