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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.

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