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Sturgis

Sturgis (name) means an English surname and place name; also a town in South Dakota famous for its annual motorcycle rally. Example: “Thousands of bikers travel to Sturgis every August.”

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An English surname and place name; also a town in South Dakota famous for its annual motorcycle rally.
"Thousands of bikers travel to Sturgis every August."

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Sturgises plural

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Etymology

From the Old Norse personal name Þorgils, composed of the elements Þórr (“Thor”) + gils (“hostage, pledge”). The initial s- is not explained.

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What does “Sturgis” mean?

The word “Sturgis” means an English surname and place name; also a town in South Dakota famous for its annual motorcycle rally.

How do you use “Sturgis” in a sentence?

Here is “Sturgis” used in a sentence: “Thousands of bikers travel to Sturgis every August.”

What part of speech is “Sturgis”?

“Sturgis” is a name.

What is the meaning of Sturgis?

"Sturgis" (name) means an English surname and place name; also a town in South Dakota famous for its annual motorcycle rally.

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