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Melville

Melville (name) means a Scottish surname of Norman origin, notably borne by author Herman Melville. Example: “Herman Melville wrote the novel Moby-Dick.”

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A Scottish surname of Norman origin, notably borne by author Herman Melville.
"Herman Melville wrote the novel Moby-Dick."

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What does “Melville” mean?

The word “Melville” means a Scottish surname of Norman origin, notably borne by author Herman Melville.

How do you use “Melville” in a sentence?

Here is “Melville” used in a sentence: “Herman Melville wrote the novel Moby-Dick.”

What part of speech is “Melville”?

“Melville” is a name.

Is “Melville” a common word?

“Melville” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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