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Ter

Ter (name) means a short form used as a given name or as a prefix in Dutch surnames, meaning "at the" or "of the.". Example: “His full surname was ter Horst.”

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A short form used as a given name or as a prefix in Dutch surnames, meaning "at the" or "of the."
"His full surname was ter Horst."
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What does “Ter” mean?

The word “Ter” means a short form used as a given name or as a prefix in Dutch surnames, meaning "at the" or "of the.".

How do you use “Ter” in a sentence?

Here is “Ter” used in a sentence: “His full surname was ter Horst.”

What part of speech is “Ter”?

“Ter” is a name.

Is “Ter” a common word?

“Ter” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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