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Onslow
Onslow (name) means a surname and given name originating as a patronymic, also the name of an English earldom. Example: “The Earl of Onslow held political influence in Georgian England.”
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A surname and given name originating as a patronymic, also the name of an English earldom.
"The Earl of Onslow held political influence in Georgian England."
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Etymology
From Middle English Ondeslow, from Old English *Andrǣd + hlāw ("hill"), literally "Ander's hill."
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What does “Onslow” mean?
The word “Onslow” means a surname and given name originating as a patronymic, also the name of an English earldom.
How do you use “Onslow” in a sentence?
Here is “Onslow” used in a sentence: “The Earl of Onslow held political influence in Georgian England.”
What part of speech is “Onslow”?
“Onslow” is a name.
Where does the word “Onslow” come from?
The word “Onslow” comes from Old English. From Middle English Ondeslow, from Old English *Andrǣd + hlāw ("hill"), literally "Ander's hill.".
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