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Moffat

Moffat (name) means a town in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, and a Scottish habitational surname derived from it. Example: “The Moffat family had lived in the Scottish borders for generations.”

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A town in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, and a Scottish habitational surname derived from it.
"The Moffat family had lived in the Scottish borders for generations."

Word forms

Moffats plural

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Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic magh ("field, plain") plus fada ("long").

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Frequently asked questions

What does “Moffat” mean?

The word “Moffat” means a town in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, and a Scottish habitational surname derived from it.

How do you use “Moffat” in a sentence?

Here is “Moffat” used in a sentence: “The Moffat family had lived in the Scottish borders for generations.”

What part of speech is “Moffat”?

“Moffat” is a name.

Where does the word “Moffat” come from?

The word “Moffat” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Scottish Gaelic magh ("field, plain") plus fada ("long").

Is “Moffat” a common word?

“Moffat” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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