name
Wadsworth
WODZ-wuhth
Wadsworth (name) means an English surname and place name, from an Old English term for an enclosure or homestead. Example: “Wadsworth was the family name of the old estate.”
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An English surname and place name, from an Old English term for an enclosure or homestead.
"Wadsworth was the family name of the old estate."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Wadsworths
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_____ was the family name of the old estate.
Etymology
Built from the Old English personal name Wæddi, plus -s-, plus worþ (“enclosure”).
Frequently asked questions
What does “Wadsworth” mean?
The word “Wadsworth” means an English surname and place name, from an Old English term for an enclosure or homestead.
How do you pronounce “Wadsworth”?
“Wadsworth” is pronounced WODZ-wuhth (/ˈwɒdzwə(ɹ)θ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Wadsworth” in a sentence?
Here is “Wadsworth” used in a sentence: “Wadsworth was the family name of the old estate.”
What part of speech is “Wadsworth”?
“Wadsworth” is a name.
