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Phipps
fihps
Phipps (name) means an English surname meaning "son of Phipp", a medieval diminutive of Philip. Example: “Phipps is an old English surname.”
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An English surname meaning "son of Phipp", a medieval diminutive of Philip.
"Phipps is an old English surname."
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Etymology
It comes from Middle English Phipp, a diminutive of Philip, plus the genitive (mainly patronymic) suffix -s.
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What does “Phipps” mean?
The word “Phipps” means an English surname meaning "son of Phipp", a medieval diminutive of Philip.
How do you pronounce “Phipps”?
“Phipps” is pronounced fihps (/fɪps/ in IPA).
How do you use “Phipps” in a sentence?
Here is “Phipps” used in a sentence: “Phipps is an old English surname.”
What part of speech is “Phipps”?
“Phipps” is a name.
