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Meade

MEED

Meade (name) means an English surname, an occupational or topographic name related to meadows, also borne by U.S. Civil War general George Meade. Example: “General Meade commanded Union forces at Gettysburg.”

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An English surname, an occupational or topographic name related to meadows, also borne by U.S. Civil War general George Meade.

"General Meade commanded Union forces at Gettysburg."

Word forms

Meades plural

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Etymology

Two main origins: * A variant of Mead, a topographic or occupational surname. * Anglicized form of Irish Midheach, superseded spelling of Míoch (“Meathman, a native of Meath”).

Origin: Irish

Rhymes for Meade

Ade made jade wade fade sade Bade Cade Dade trade blade spade

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Meade” mean?

The word “Meade” means an English surname, an occupational or topographic name related to meadows, also borne by U.S. Civil War general George Meade.

How do you pronounce “Meade”?

“Meade” is pronounced MEED (/ˈmiːd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Meade” in a sentence?

Here is “Meade” used in a sentence: “General Meade commanded Union forces at Gettysburg.”

What part of speech is “Meade”?

“Meade” is a name.

Is “Meade” a common word?

“Meade” is an uncommon word in modern English.