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Radford
Radford (name) means an English habitational surname, from a place name meaning "red ford"; also several places in England and the United States. Example: “Radford is an independent city in Virginia.”
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An English habitational surname, from a place name meaning "red ford"; also several places in England and the United States.
"Radford is an independent city in Virginia."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Radfords
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Etymology
From Old English rēad ("red") + ford ("ford").
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What does “Radford” mean?
The word “Radford” means an English habitational surname, from a place name meaning "red ford"; also several places in England and the United States.
How do you use “Radford” in a sentence?
Here is “Radford” used in a sentence: “Radford is an independent city in Virginia.”
What part of speech is “Radford”?
“Radford” is a name.
Where does the word “Radford” come from?
The word “Radford” comes from Old English. From Old English rēad ("red") + ford ("ford").
