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Skelton
Skelton (name) means an English surname and place name, notably borne by comedian Red Skelton. Example: “Skelton entertained American television audiences for decades.”
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An English surname and place name, notably borne by comedian Red Skelton.
"Skelton entertained American television audiences for decades."
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Etymology
This name comes from Old English scylfe (“deck, shelf”) combined with tun (“town”). It is a doublet of Shelton, and the shift from /ʃ/ to /sk/ is due to Old Norse influence.
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What does “Skelton” mean?
The word “Skelton” means an English surname and place name, notably borne by comedian Red Skelton.
How do you use “Skelton” in a sentence?
Here is “Skelton” used in a sentence: “Skelton entertained American television audiences for decades.”
What part of speech is “Skelton”?
“Skelton” is a name.
What is the meaning of Skelton?
"Skelton" (name) means an English surname and place name, notably borne by comedian Red Skelton.
