noun
Uncommon
Milner
Milner (noun) means a surname originally describing someone who worked as a miller. Example: “The Milner family ran a flour mill for three generations.”
noun
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A surname originally describing someone who worked as a miller.
"The Milner family ran a flour mill for three generations."
How to use Milner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname whose original meaning was simply "miller" — someone who ground grain for a living.
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Etymology
An English occupational surname, a variant of "Miller" that kept the "-n-" from the older Middle English word mylnere.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Milner” mean?
The word “Milner” means a surname originally describing someone who worked as a miller. In plain terms, a surname whose original meaning was simply "miller" — someone who ground grain for a living.
How do you use “Milner” in a sentence?
Here is “Milner” used in a sentence: “The Milner family ran a flour mill for three generations.”
What part of speech is “Milner”?
“Milner” is a noun.
Where does the word “Milner” come from?
The word “Milner” comes from Middle English. An English occupational surname, a variant of "Miller" that kept the "-n-" from the older Middle English word mylnere.
Is “Milner” a common word?
“Milner” is an uncommon word in modern English.
