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Rackham (name) means an English habitational surname, also a hamlet in West Sussex, England. Example: “Arthur Rackham was a celebrated illustrator of fairy tales.”

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An English habitational surname, also a hamlet in West Sussex, England.
"Arthur Rackham was a celebrated illustrator of fairy tales."
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Arthur _____ was a celebrated illustrator of fairy tales.

Etymology

From Old English hrēac ("stack, pile of stones") + hām ("homestead").

Origin: Old English

Frequently asked questions

What does “Rackham” mean?
The word “Rackham” means an English habitational surname, also a hamlet in West Sussex, England.
How do you use “Rackham” in a sentence?
Here is “Rackham” used in a sentence: “Arthur Rackham was a celebrated illustrator of fairy tales.”
What part of speech is “Rackham”?
“Rackham” is a name.
Where does the word “Rackham” come from?
The word “Rackham” comes from Old English. From Old English hrēac ("stack, pile of stones") + hām ("homestead").