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Thurgood
Thurgood (name) means a masculine given name of Old English origin, notably borne by Thurgood Marshall, the first Black U.S. Supreme Court justice. Example: “Thurgood Marshall argued the landmark case before the Supreme Court.”
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A masculine given name of Old English origin, notably borne by Thurgood Marshall, the first Black U.S. Supreme Court justice.
"Thurgood Marshall argued the landmark case before the Supreme Court."
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Etymology
From the Middle English personal name Thurgod, an Anglicized form of Old Norse Þorgautr, a personal name composed of the elements Þórr (“Thor”) and the demonym Gautr (“Geat”).
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What does “Thurgood” mean?
The word “Thurgood” means a masculine given name of Old English origin, notably borne by Thurgood Marshall, the first Black U.S. Supreme Court justice.
How do you use “Thurgood” in a sentence?
Here is “Thurgood” used in a sentence: “Thurgood Marshall argued the landmark case before the Supreme Court.”
What part of speech is “Thurgood”?
“Thurgood” is a name.
What is the meaning of Thurgood?
"Thurgood" (name) means a masculine given name of Old English origin, notably borne by Thurgood Marshall, the first Black U.S. Supreme Court justice.
