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Walcott
Walcott (name) means an English surname, also borne by the Nobel Prize-winning Caribbean poet Derek Walcott. Example: “Derek Walcott won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1992.”
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An English surname, also borne by the Nobel Prize-winning Caribbean poet Derek Walcott.
"Derek Walcott won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1992."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Walcotts
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Derek _____ won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1992.
Etymology
From Old English wealh (“foreigner, Briton, Welshman”) + cot (“cottage”); compare the doublet Walcot.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Walcott” mean?
The word “Walcott” means an English surname, also borne by the Nobel Prize-winning Caribbean poet Derek Walcott.
How do you use “Walcott” in a sentence?
Here is “Walcott” used in a sentence: “Derek Walcott won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1992.”
What part of speech is “Walcott”?
“Walcott” is a name.
Is “Walcott” a common word?
“Walcott” is an uncommon word in modern English.
