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Redford

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 from Old English *hrotiġ (“dirty”) + ford. This would be a reference 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.

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