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McMillan
muhk-MIH-luhn
McMillan (name) means a Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac Mhaolain, meaning "son of the bald or tonsured one.". Example: “The McMillan family has run the bakery since 1920.”
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A Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac Mhaolain, meaning "son of the bald or tonsured one."
"The McMillan family has run the bakery since 1920."
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Etymology
Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Mac Maoláin (“son of Maolán”), a personal name derived from a diminutive of maol (“bald, tonsured”). Cognate with Irish Mac Maoláin.
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What does “McMillan” mean?
The word “McMillan” means a Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac Mhaolain, meaning "son of the bald or tonsured one.".
How do you pronounce “McMillan”?
“McMillan” is pronounced muhk-MIH-luhn (/məkˈmɪlən/ in IPA).
How do you use “McMillan” in a sentence?
Here is “McMillan” used in a sentence: “The McMillan family has run the bakery since 1920.”
What part of speech is “McMillan”?
“McMillan” is a name.
Is “McMillan” a common word?
“McMillan” is an uncommon word in modern English.
