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.”
Word forms
Moffats plural
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The _____ family had lived in the Scottish borders for generations.
Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic magh ("field, plain") plus fada ("long").
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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