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Putney
PUHT-nee
Putney (name) means a district in southwest London, England; also a surname. Example: “They caught the train from Putney into central London.”
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A district in southwest London, England; also a surname.
"They caught the train from Putney into central London."
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Etymology
From an Old English personal name Putta, genitive Puttan, + hȳþ ("landing place").
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What does “Putney” mean?
The word “Putney” means a district in southwest London, England; also a surname.
How do you pronounce “Putney”?
“Putney” is pronounced PUHT-nee (/ˈpʌtni/ in IPA).
How do you use “Putney” in a sentence?
Here is “Putney” used in a sentence: “They caught the train from Putney into central London.”
What part of speech is “Putney”?
“Putney” is a name.
Where does the word “Putney” come from?
The word “Putney” comes from Old English. From an Old English personal name Putta, genitive Puttan, + hȳþ ("landing place").
