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Scarlett
Scarlett (name) means a surname originally denoting an occupation as a dyer or seller of scarlet fabric. Example: “The letter was addressed to a Mr. Scarlett.”
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1
A surname originally denoting an occupation as a dyer or seller of scarlet fabric.
"The letter was addressed to a Mr. Scarlett."
2
A female given name transferred from the surname, in common use since the 1930s.
"'There now, Scarlett! You admit it is true. What would you be doing with a husband like Ashley? 'Tis moonstruck they all are, all the Wilkes.'"
— Margaret Mitchell (1936)
"They named their daughter Scarlett after the character in Gone with the Wind."
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- Scarletts
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What does “Scarlett” mean?
The word “Scarlett” means a surname originally denoting an occupation as a dyer or seller of scarlet fabric.
How do you use “Scarlett” in a sentence?
Here is “Scarlett” used in a sentence: “The letter was addressed to a Mr. Scarlett.”
What part of speech is “Scarlett”?
“Scarlett” is a name.
Is “Scarlett” a common word?
“Scarlett” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Scarlett” have?
“Scarlett” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname originally denoting an occupation as a dyer or seller of scarlet fabric.
