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Redford (name) means an English surname, possibly referring to a stream stained by peat near a river crossing. Example: “Robert Redford is a well-known American actor and director.”

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An English surname, possibly referring to a stream stained by peat near a river crossing.
"Robert Redford is a well-known American actor and director."
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Etymology

Possibly derived from Old English *hrotiġ ("dirty") plus ford, referring to the peat-stained water of the stream at the ford.

Origin: Old English

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What does “Redford” mean?
The word “Redford” means an English surname, possibly referring to a stream stained by peat near a river crossing.
How do you use “Redford” in a sentence?
Here is “Redford” used in a sentence: “Robert Redford is a well-known American actor and director.”
What part of speech is “Redford”?
“Redford” is a name.
What is the meaning of Redford?
"Redford" (name) means an English surname, possibly referring to a stream stained by peat near a river crossing.