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McLaughlin
muh-GLAHK-lihn
McLaughlin (name) means an Irish surname, an anglicization of Mac Lochlainn, meaning "son of the Viking.". Example: “McLaughlin emigrated from County Donegal in 1890.”
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An Irish surname, an anglicization of Mac Lochlainn, meaning "son of the Viking."
"McLaughlin emigrated from County Donegal in 1890."
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_____ emigrated from County Donegal in 1890.
Etymology
This is an anglicized form of Irish Mac Lochlainn (“son of Lochlan”); analysed on the surface, it breaks down as Mc- + Laughlin.
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What does “McLaughlin” mean?
The word “McLaughlin” means an Irish surname, an anglicization of Mac Lochlainn, meaning "son of the Viking.".
How do you pronounce “McLaughlin”?
“McLaughlin” is pronounced muh-GLAHK-lihn (/məˈɡlɑklɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “McLaughlin” in a sentence?
Here is “McLaughlin” used in a sentence: “McLaughlin emigrated from County Donegal in 1890.”
What part of speech is “McLaughlin”?
“McLaughlin” is a name.
Is “McLaughlin” a common word?
“McLaughlin” is an uncommon word in modern English.
