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Tates
Tates (name) means an English surname, a patronymic form of Tate, itself from an Old Norse name meaning "cheerful.". Example: “The Tates family reunion was held every summer.”
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An English surname, a patronymic form of Tate, itself from an Old Norse name meaning "cheerful."
"The Tates family reunion was held every summer."
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- Plural
- Tateses
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Etymology
A variant of Tate, formed with an excrescent -s.
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What does “Tates” mean?
The word “Tates” means an English surname, a patronymic form of Tate, itself from an Old Norse name meaning "cheerful.".
How do you use “Tates” in a sentence?
Here is “Tates” used in a sentence: “The Tates family reunion was held every summer.”
What part of speech is “Tates”?
“Tates” is a name.
What is the meaning of Tates?
"Tates" (name) means an English surname, a patronymic form of Tate, itself from an Old Norse name meaning "cheerful.".
