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Orton

AW-tuhn

Orton (name) means an English surname, and the name of several villages in England and small communities in North America. Example: “Joe Orton was a notable English playwright.”

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An English surname, and the name of several villages in England and small communities in North America.
"Joe Orton was a notable English playwright."
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What does “Orton” mean?

The word “Orton” means an English surname, and the name of several villages in England and small communities in North America.

How do you pronounce “Orton”?

“Orton” is pronounced AW-tuhn (/ˈɔɹ.tən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Orton” in a sentence?

Here is “Orton” used in a sentence: “Joe Orton was a notable English playwright.”

What part of speech is “Orton”?

“Orton” is a name.

Is “Orton” a common word?

“Orton” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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