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Tawney

TAW-nee

Tawney (name) means an English surname, a variant of "Tawny," originally describing someone with a tan or brownish complexion. Example: “R. H. Tawney was a noted economic historian.”

name

An English surname, a variant of "Tawny," originally describing someone with a tan or brownish complexion.

"R. H. Tawney was a noted economic historian."

Word forms

Tawneys plural

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Etymology

Habitational surname of Norman origin, from the villages of Saint-Aubin-du-Thenney and Saint-Jean-du-Thenney, both in Normandy.

Origin: Norman

Rhymes for Tawney

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Tawney” mean?

The word “Tawney” means an English surname, a variant of "Tawny," originally describing someone with a tan or brownish complexion.

How do you pronounce “Tawney”?

“Tawney” is pronounced TAW-nee (/ˈtɔː.ni/ in IPA).

How do you use “Tawney” in a sentence?

Here is “Tawney” used in a sentence: “R. H. Tawney was a noted economic historian.”

What part of speech is “Tawney”?

“Tawney” is a name.