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Mortimer
MAW-tih-muh
Mortimer (name) means a British surname of Old French origin, also used as a given name. Example: “Mortimer inherited the family title after his father passed away.”
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A British surname of Old French origin, also used as a given name.
"Mortimer inherited the family title after his father passed away."
"A spokesperson for the families of Drs. Mortimer and Raymond Sackler, the late founders of the company, issued this statement:"
— Ralph Ellis and Melanie Schuman, Hundreds of cities, counties and Native American tribes file federal lawsuit against Sackler family over opioid crisis (2019)
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Etymology
A habitational surname from Mortemer in France, literally meaning "dead pond".
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What does “Mortimer” mean?
The word “Mortimer” means a British surname of Old French origin, also used as a given name.
How do you pronounce “Mortimer”?
“Mortimer” is pronounced MAW-tih-muh (/ˈmɔɹtəmɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mortimer” in a sentence?
Here is “Mortimer” used in a sentence: “Mortimer inherited the family title after his father passed away.”
What part of speech is “Mortimer”?
“Mortimer” is a name.
Is “Mortimer” a common word?
“Mortimer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
