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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."

Word forms

Wallises plural

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Etymology

* (surname): The surname is an Old English byname for a Welshman or Breton, from Old French waleis (“foreign”). The Welsh hamlet may be derived from this.

Origin: Old French

Rhymes for Wallis

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Frequently asked questions

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.