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McNair

McNair (name) means a Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac an Fhir, roughly meaning "son of the heir.". Example: “McNair played quarterback for several NFL teams.”

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A Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac an Fhir, roughly meaning "son of the heir."
"McNair played quarterback for several NFL teams."

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Etymology

Various origins: * Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Mac Iain Uidhir (“son of sallow John”), from the personal name Iain (“John”) and odhar (“dun; sallow”). * Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Mac an Oighre (“son of the heir”), from oighre (“heir, inheritor”). * Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Mac an Mhaoir (“son of the officer”), from maor (“officer”).

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What does “McNair” mean?

The word “McNair” means a Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac an Fhir, roughly meaning "son of the heir.".

How do you use “McNair” in a sentence?

Here is “McNair” used in a sentence: “McNair played quarterback for several NFL teams.”

What part of speech is “McNair”?

“McNair” is a name.

What is the meaning of McNair?

"McNair" (name) means a Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac an Fhir, roughly meaning "son of the heir.".

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