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Wallis
WO-lihs
Wallis (name) means an English surname and given name, a variant of Wallace, also borne by Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor. Example: “Wallis Simpson's marriage to Edward VIII caused a constitutional crisis.”
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An English surname and given name, a variant of Wallace, also borne by Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor.
"Wallis Simpson's marriage to Edward VIII caused a constitutional crisis."
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Etymology
As a surname, this is an Old English byname for a Welshman or Breton, from Old French waleis ("foreign"). The Welsh hamlet may take its name from this surname.
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What does “Wallis” mean?
The word “Wallis” means an English surname and given name, a variant of Wallace, also borne by Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor.
How do you pronounce “Wallis”?
“Wallis” is pronounced WO-lihs (/ˈwɒlɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Wallis” in a sentence?
Here is “Wallis” used in a sentence: “Wallis Simpson's marriage to Edward VIII caused a constitutional crisis.”
What part of speech is “Wallis”?
“Wallis” is a name.
Is “Wallis” a common word?
“Wallis” is an uncommon word in modern English.
