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McLean
muh-KLAYN
McLean (name) means a Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac Gille Eain, meaning "son of the servant of Saint John.". Example: “The McLean clan hails from the Isle of Mull.”
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A Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac Gille Eain, meaning "son of the servant of Saint John."
"The McLean clan hails from the Isle of Mull."
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What does “McLean” mean?
The word “McLean” means a Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac Gille Eain, meaning "son of the servant of Saint John.".
How do you pronounce “McLean”?
“McLean” is pronounced muh-KLAYN (/məˈkleɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “McLean” in a sentence?
Here is “McLean” used in a sentence: “The McLean clan hails from the Isle of Mull.”
What part of speech is “McLean”?
“McLean” is a name.
Is “McLean” a common word?
“McLean” is an uncommon word in modern English.