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Orwell

AW-wehl

Orwell (name) means an English surname taken by the writer George Orwell from the River Orwell in Suffolk, England; also the name of that river and several villages and towns. Example: “George Orwell took his pen name from the River Orwell in Suffolk.”

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An English surname taken by the writer George Orwell from the River Orwell in Suffolk, England; also the name of that river and several villages and towns.
"George Orwell took his pen name from the River Orwell in Suffolk."
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Etymology

From Middle English Orewelle.

Origin: Middle English

Frequently asked questions

What does “Orwell” mean?

The word “Orwell” means an English surname taken by the writer George Orwell from the River Orwell in Suffolk, England; also the name of that river and several villages and towns.

How do you pronounce “Orwell”?

“Orwell” is pronounced AW-wehl (/ˈoɹwɛl/ in IPA).

How do you use “Orwell” in a sentence?

Here is “Orwell” used in a sentence: “George Orwell took his pen name from the River Orwell in Suffolk.”

What part of speech is “Orwell”?

“Orwell” is a name.

Where does the word “Orwell” come from?

The word “Orwell” comes from Middle English. From Middle English Orewelle.

Is “Orwell” a common word?

“Orwell” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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