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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."

Word forms

Walcotts plural

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Etymology

From Old English wealh (“foreigner, Briton, Welshman”) + cot (“cottage”); compare the doublet Walcot.

Origin: Old English

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.